How should God's grace influence our interactions with non-believers? Grace Revealed to All “Titus 2:11 — ‘For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.’” • “Appeared” points to the historic, visible coming of Jesus Christ • “Bringing salvation” shows the universal offer: no one is excluded from the invitation • Because Scripture is literal and accurate, we treat this statement as God’s settled fact: grace is for every person, including the non-believer standing in front of us today Grace That Teaches and Transforms • Titus links grace with ongoing instruction (v.12) • Grace is not passive; it actively trains us to “renounce ungodliness” and live “upright and godly lives” • A heart schooled by grace becomes a living lesson for non-believers, demonstrating what changed lives look like Supporting verses • John 1:14—Jesus came “full of grace and truth”; the two travel together • Ephesians 2:8-9—salvation by grace underscores that none of us earned God’s favor • 2 Corinthians 5:17—a new creation has visible evidence that grace has worked Influence on Our Attitudes Toward Non-Believers • Humility – Remembering we were once outsiders too (Ephesians 2:12-13) – No superiority, only gratitude • Kindness – Romans 2:4 shows God’s kindness leads people to repentance – Acts of mercy become gospel signposts • Patience – 2 Timothy 2:24-25 urges gentleness so that “God may grant them repentance” – We refuse to rush God’s timetable in another person’s life • Truthfulness – Grace never dilutes truth; it delivers truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) – We speak plainly about sin and salvation because souls are at stake • Hope – Colossians 1:27 points to “Christ in you, the hope of glory” – Conversations drip with expectation that God can redeem any heart Practical Expressions of Grace • Listen first, talk second—reflect James 1:19 • Use everyday language rather than religious shorthand • Offer tangible help: meals, childcare, a ride, job networking • Share personal testimonies, highlighting God’s mercy more than your reform • Keep promises; reliability models God’s faithfulness • Invite, don’t pressure—extend opportunities to church gatherings or Bible reading • Pray for them in private, consistently, trusting God to work Guardrails for Faithfulness • Refuse compromise: Galatians 1:6-9 warns against altering the gospel • Draw healthy boundaries if a relationship tempts you toward sin (1 Corinthians 15:33) • Stay anchored in Scripture; grace operates by the Word, not apart from it Living Summary • God’s grace appeared to everyone, so grace must mark every interaction • Grace humbles, softens, steadies, and emboldens us at the same time • When we carry grace into daily life, non-believers taste a sample of the salvation Titus 2:11 announces |
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