What does Titus 2:11-12 teach about grace?

Titus 2:11-12 teaches that God's grace not only brings salvation but also trains believers to renounce ungodliness and pursue godly living.

What is sanctification?

Sanctification is the lifelong work of God's grace by which believers are progressively conformed to the image of Christ.

The Grace of God Changes People

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Transformed by Grace

Show Summary

In this weekend reflection from Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on Titus 2:11-12 and explains how the grace of God does more than forgive sinners. The same grace that brings salvation also trains believers to renounce ungodliness, pursue holiness, and grow in Christlikeness.This episode reminds Christians that sanctification is the lifelong work of God’s grace in the life of the believer. Our hope is not found in self-improvement, but in the God who forgives sinners and patiently transforms them through Jesus Christ.

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What You’ll Learn

Why grace does more than forgive sin
How Titus 2:11-12 describes the transforming work of grace
Why sanctification is a lifelong work of God’s grace
How God patiently changes the hearts and desires of His people
Why Christian hope rests in God’s grace, not self-improvement

Key Scripture

Titus 2:11-12

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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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