Grace: The Heartbeat of Discipleship (Titus 2:11-15) - 8/27/25

Paul left Titus in Crete to “put what remained into order” (1:5).
Chapter 1 – Godly leaders needed to guard truth and model holiness.
Chapter 2 – Sound doctrine must shape daily discipleship (older training younger, men and women walking in holiness).
Chapter 3 – God’s people must live as citizens ready for every good work.
2:11–15 – Grace is the heartbeat of discipleship.
Verse 11 – For the grace of God has appeared

Know and Grow- vv. 11–12

Appeared
- Through Jesus Christ and the Gospel message.
- Offered to all people—anyone who responds in saving faith.
- Ephesians 2:8–9 – by grace through faith, not works.
Training Us
- Christ is Savior AND Lord. Discipleship is not optional, it’s the natural fruit of salvation.
- Grace trains us like a teacher, discipling us from the inside out.
- Heart and mind renewed (Romans 12:1–2).
- Progressive—discipleship is a lifelong process.
- Ephesians 2:10 – saved to walk in good works.
- To follow Christ is to be a learner. A true disciple is saved, then shaped by grace day by day.

Waiting with Hope
- This world is a training ground for discipleship, the best is yet to come.
- “Blessed Hope” = the certain return of Christ.
- Keys to waiting: Patience, Purpose, Perseverance.
Appearing with Glory
- Christ will return in majesty, the ultimate goal of discipleship is to be with Him and like Him 1 John 3:2.
- A disciple lives with eternity in view.

Redeems
- Disciples are bought with a price.
- Past: Delivered from sin’s penalty (Justification).
- Present: Delivered from sin’s power (Sanctification).
- Future: Delivered from sin’s presence (Glorification).
Transforms to Send
- Purifies – disciples grow in holiness, not perfection but direction.
- Possesses – we belong to Christ; discipleship is about identity.
- Sends – disciples live on mission, “zealous for good works.”

Declare the Truth
- Discipleship requires sound teaching of the truth.
Exhort and Rebuke
- Exhort – encourage, model, and walk alongside others in discipleship.
- Rebuke – warn against false paths that lead disciples astray.
Courage and Conviction
Speak with Christ-confidence.
True discipleship means truth in love, even when it is unpopular.