Titus 2:11-14 states, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus; who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good works.”
Sanctifying grace, the grace needed at and after conversion, is good news. It is constantly at work in us, gradually and incrementally, so that we can patiently but diligently run the race set out for us. Grace gives us the power to renounce the old man and take us where God wants us to be. Grace gives us the power to wait and to desire godly works. When we learn to communicate grace, we move beyond our mistakes to find the enjoyments God intends for marriage.
1. A significant part of the race we run in our sanctification is found in our marriage. Where are you aware in your marriage that you need "persistent grace to run the race?"
2. Where in your life are you aware God is "coaching" you toward godliness? How are you experiencing this in these 2 areas?
Making effort to renounce sin that entangles you
Making positive changes to obey God.
3. Where are you having to experience power to wait or having to show confidence that God is at work in an area of your life that does not seem to change?
4. Where are you prone to discouragement? Where is your spouse prone to discouragement?
5. How can you and your spouse encourage one another better?
Pastor Dave Harvey explains this chapter:
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