Deny and Reject Ungodliness (a study in Titus 2:11-15 • Part 2)
Nov 1, 2023
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In this podcast, they discuss the importance of denying and rejecting ungodliness as Christians, focusing on living differently from the world. They explore how God's grace enables us to resist worldly desires and live as new creations in Christ. The episode highlights the transformational power of being born again in Christ and the need to embrace a distinct Christian life.
As Christians, we are called to live set apart from the world by rejecting ungodliness and worldly desires.
God's grace trains us to deny ungodliness and empowers us to live genuinely as new creations in Christ.
Deep dives
Rejecting Ungodliness and Worldly Desires
Paul emphasizes the importance of denying ungodliness and worldly desires as instructed by God's grace. He highlights the significance of making a definitive decision to reject the sinful tendencies and lifestyles offered by the world, emphasizing that this rejection should be a settled matter in our lives. Through various scriptural references, the podcast underscores the need to steer clear of ungodliness and worldly desires, which lead away from godliness and righteousness.
Living in Contrast to Worldly Standards
The podcast stresses the need for believers to live distinctively from the world by avoiding ungodliness and worldly passions. It references passages that warn against indulging in worldly lusts and emphasizes the call to pursue righteousness and godliness instead. By rejecting sinful desires and actively seeking God's kingdom and righteousness, believers can lead lives that reflect the transformative power of God's grace.
Embracing Transformation through God's Grace
The episode explores the transformative nature of God's grace, empowering believers to live counter-culturally and in alignment with God's standards. It encourages listeners to allow the Spirit to convict their hearts and lead them to repentance when living contrary to God's principles. By acknowledging the radical change brought about by God's grace and actively seeking to conform to the image of Christ, individuals can embrace a new identity in Christ and live victoriously over worldly influences.
For Christians, it is far too easy to live, think, and talk like the world around us—yet Paul tell us those are the things we are to deny and reject. As Christians, we are called to live set apart and different than the world around us.
In this second study from Titus 2:11–15 we talk about how God's grace is training, disciplining, and enabling us to reject ungodliness and worldly desires and now genuinely live as Christians. We have been born again and we are brand new creations in Christ Jesus.
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