God's Kindness

God’s kindness toward His people is wonderful. His kindness is so great that He sent His only Son to earth to die for us all, and save the world.

Titus 2:11-3:7

2:11 we all have the ability to accept that salvation. He appears even today through His word. He did this because He loves us dearly.

2:12 soberly G 4996; sound mind. Lust G 1939; a longing for. Jesus set the example for us to follow today. This is important because the world looks to Christians and we are to set the example. Keep your credibility good as others observe.

2:13 when you have seen the Son you have seen the Father. He is our Hope!

2:14 peculiar G 4041; being beyond usual. He gave Himself for us to secure a people that will further that great work for Him.

2:15 teach these thing to others with the authority of Christ.

3:1 principalities G 746; chief, principle, power. We are blessed in this nation to have a government that protects our religious rights.

3:2 don’t be argumentative and one that causes problems. Be humble in your dealings.

3:3 malice G 2549; badness. Without Christ and the Holy Spirit this is the way we would act. But by the Grace of God there go I. we are to build people up and not tear them down.

3:4 none of us deserve that great gift given to us by our Father. His grace and love toward us is awesome.

3:5 regeneration G 3824; (spiritual) rebirth. The Holy Spirit renews us. That wonderful gift of salvation isn’t due to anything we have accomplished. It’s a gift form God.

3:6-7 shed G 1632; to pour forth. Heirs G inheritors. We are justified by His Grace! When we ask for forgiveness of our sins our conscious is no longer burdened down and we are free.

Ephesians 2:1-22

2:1 He has made us alive who were once dead.

2:2 the prince of the power of the air is satan. He will encourage us to walk after the things and ways of this world. Don’t listen to him; rather rebuke him in the name of Jesus.

2:3 The flesh will always lead you astray. Allow your Spirit man to take control and overcome the evil.

2:4-5 Praise God, we are save by His Grace. He loves us greatly.

2:6 We rise above the flesh and walk in the Spirit.

2:7 we should always keep in remembrance the goodness of God and the mercy He shows us. This mercy and love He shows us should make us want to do all we can for our Father. We owe Him much. All He asks is for us to love Him and try our best.

2:8-9 don’t try and take credit for the gifts God has given us. It isn’t anything we have done but rather the Gift of God. Give Him thanks always for this!

2:10-11 created G 2936; through the idea of proprietorship of the manufacturer. Workmanship G 4161; a product. The circumcision today is of the heart (compare Romans 2:28-29). He is the owner of us and were created to do His good work.

2:12 aliens G 526; estranged. Commonwealth G 4174; citizenship. Gentiles had no part in the covenant before Christ came. We now all are able to benefit from the goodness of God.

2:13-14 Gentiles were not allowed in the temple past the court of the Gentiles under Old Testament rules. After the veil was rent from top to bottom we all have access to the holies of holies.

2:15-16 enmity G 2189; opposition. Twain G two, both. All who believe on Jesus Christ become one body, that body of Christ.

2:17-18 we all have access now through the Holy Spirit.

2:19-20 the Apostles are of the New Testament and the Prophets of the Old. We need both in order to build a proper foundation. They Old and the New tells of Christ!

2:21-22 habitation G 2732; a dwelling place. We have a habitation in Him, and He in them. It is a place we can go to for peace and rest. When the rest of the world is becoming unsteady and confused we can turn to Him.

Isaiah 11:1-6

11:1 out of Jesse came David, and out of David came Christ. The Fathers kindness to us.

11:2-3 God knows the heart and judges according to that. Praise God for this cause many would like to falsely accuse others.

11:4 Father judges fairly. The rod of His mouth is the Word. Truth dispels evil and wickedness.

11:5-6 This takes us into the eternity. There will be nothing there that offends. Through His kindness, the righteous live forever in eternity.