Titus 3:7
Verse
Context
Heirs of Grace
6This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,7so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
Sermons
Bill McLeod
John Gill
C.H. Spurgeon
Thomas BradburySummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
That, being justified by his grace - Being freed from sin; for the term justification is to be taken here as implying the whole work of the grace of Christ on the heart, in order to its preparation for eternal glory. Should be made heirs - The Gospel not only gave them the hope of an endless state of glory for their souls, but also of the resurrection and final glorification of their bodies; and they who were children of God were to be made heirs of his glory. See the note on Gal 4:6, Gal 4:7.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
That, &c.--the purpose which He aimed at in having "saved us" (Tit 3:5), namely, "That being (having been) justified (accounted righteous through faith at our 'regeneration,' and made righteous by the daily 'renewing of the Holy Ghost') by His grace (as opposed to works, Tit 3:5) we should be made heirs." his grace--Greek, "the grace of the former," that is, God (Tit 3:4; Rom 5:15). heirs-- (Gal 3:29). according to the hope of eternal life-- Tit 1:2, and also the position of the Greek words, confirm English Version, that is, agreeably to the hope of eternal life; the eternal inheritance fully satisfying the hope. BENGEL and ELLICOTT explain it, "heirs of eternal life, in the way of hope," that is, not yet in actual possession. Such a blessed hope, which once was not possessed, will lead a Christian to practice holiness and meekness toward others, the lesson especially needed by the Cretans.
John Gill Bible Commentary
That being justified by his grace,.... This is another way and means, as well as regeneration, by which God saves his people; for he saves no unjustified ones; no unrighteous persons shall inherit the kingdom of heaven; such as are without the wedding garment, and robe of Christ's righteousness, shall be cast into outer darkness: whom God saves, he justifies by the righteousness of his Son; and whomsoever he justifies, them he saves. The justification here spoken of is a declarative one, which takes place in regeneration; and which that is in order to, as here expressed, "that being justified": regeneration does not justify any, but makes the justified to appear to be such; justification is an act of God's gracious will conceived in his mind from eternity, by which he wills not to impute sin to his people, but to Christ their surety; and that they should be accounted righteous through the righteousness of his Son; in which act of his will the whole essence of justification in his sight lies: this was pronounced on Christ, as their head and representative at his resurrection, when he, as such, was justified, acquitted, and discharged, and they in him; and this is declared in the conscience of a sinner, by the Spirit of God, at his regeneration, when he passes from death to life; and this declaration is here intended, and which is the same with justification by faith; and is here said to be by the grace of God, as justification in every view is, and stands opposed to works of righteousness done by men, by which no man can be justified in the sight of God; in what sense justification is by the free grace of God; see Gill on Rom 3:24. We should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life; or "according to hope we should be made heirs of eternal life". Eternal life is an inheritance, and so is not acquired by labour and industry, nor purchased, but is a free gift; it is a bequest of God the Father to his children, of his own free good will and pleasure; and it belongs only to children; they only are heirs, and they become such by adopting grace; neither regeneration, nor justification, make them the children of God, and heirs of the grace of life, but make them appear to be so: God, by his gracious act of adoption puts them among the children, and gives them the goodly heritage; and this adoption lies in eternal predestination in Christ, in whom the inheritance is obtained on that account, Eph 1:5. Regeneration shows them to be the adopted ones, and gives them the nature of children, and a meetness for the inheritance; and justification gives them a right unto it, upon the foot of justice, and opens a way for their enjoyment of it, consistent with the justice and holiness of God; see Gal 4:4, wherefore such as are washed with the washing of regeneration, and are renewed in the spirit of their minds, and justified by the grace of God; these are manifestly heirs of eternal life, of salvation, of a kingdom and glory, of all things, even of God himself, who is their portion, and exceeding great reward; and such in regeneration are begotten to a lively hope of it, and by this they are saved, Rom 8:24. And thus the apostle makes regeneration by the free mercy of God, and justification by his grace, and special adoption, and heirship, with a good hope through grace, the way and means in which God saves his people, who were like others by nature, and brings them to the enjoyment of eternal happiness.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:7 The first half of this verse sums up 3:4-6. The second half supplies the purpose for what God did. • made us right in his sight: See Rom 3:20-28; Gal 2:16-17. • inherit eternal life: The Spirit (Titus 3:5) is often linked with our status as heirs (see Rom 8:15-17; 1 Cor 6:9-11; Gal 4:6-7; Eph 1:13-14).
Titus 3:7
Heirs of Grace
6This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,7so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
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(Titus - Part 2): An Introduction to Titus
By A.W. Tozer4.1K40:41TitusMAT 6:33TIT 1:1TIT 1:4TIT 1:16TIT 3:7In this sermon, the speaker announces the start of a new series on the careful study of the Sermon on the Mount. He encourages everyone to attend the first sermon and emphasizes the importance of baptism for those who have been converted to Christ. The speaker then mentions a baptismal service and urges anyone who has not been baptized to approach him or Mr. McPhee. He also mentions his upcoming sermon on the voice of eternal wisdom and expresses his enthusiasm for preaching about good things that warm the heart.
Christ Is All - in Scripture
By Bill McLeod1.6K46:28Fulness Of ChristPSA 2:10PSA 40:7PSA 41:9MAT 1:21MAT 28:19MRK 14:62COL 3:11TIT 3:7PHM 1:1In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Mark 16 and Luke 1 from the Bible. He highlights how Jesus reproached his disciples for their lack of belief in his resurrection and then commanded them to preach the gospel to the world. The speaker also mentions that some versions of the Bible omit miracles and end with Jesus' death on the cross, portraying him as a good man and advocate of peace. However, the speaker emphasizes that the Bible is truly all about Jesus and explores the significance of his ministry and his role as the Son of God.
Of Justification.
By John Gill2GraceJustificationACT 13:39ROM 3:24ROM 4:5ROM 5:1ROM 8:332CO 5:21GAL 2:16EPH 1:7TIT 3:7HEB 10:14John Gill expounds on the doctrine of justification, emphasizing its close connection with the pardon of sin. He clarifies that while pardon and justification are distinct, they are both essential aspects of salvation, with justification being the act of God declaring a sinner righteous through the imputed righteousness of Christ. Gill argues that justification is not based on human works but solely on God's grace and the redemptive work of Christ, highlighting the importance of faith in receiving this justification. He warns against conflating justification with sanctification, asserting that they are separate processes in the believer's life. Ultimately, Gill presents justification as a foundational doctrine of the Christian faith, essential for understanding salvation and the believer's standing before God.
All of Grace
By C.H. Spurgeon0MAT 11:19LUK 7:35ACT 13:39ROM 3:41TI 3:16TIT 3:7JAS 2:21In this sermon on being justified, the preacher delves into the Greek word 'dikaioo,' which primarily means to deem someone right. Justification is described as the act by which a person is brought into a right relationship with God, a legal term involving the courtroom and the binding verdict of the judge. The sermon emphasizes that justification is an act of God, not man, where believers are declared righteous based on faith in Christ, not by works. It is a forensic declaration that changes the believer's judicial standing before God, not their character.
The Doctrine of Imputed Righteousness Without Works, Asserted and Proved.
By John Gill0Imputed RighteousnessJustification By FaithPSA 32:1ISA 45:24MAT 5:20ROM 3:28ROM 4:6ROM 5:1ROM 8:11CO 6:8PHP 3:9TIT 3:7John Gill emphasizes the doctrine of imputed righteousness, asserting that justification before God is achieved through faith in Christ's righteousness, not through human works. He illustrates this by referencing Abraham and David, who were justified by faith alone, highlighting that true righteousness is not derived from the law or personal merit but is a gift from God. Gill explains that this imputed righteousness is essential for salvation, freeing believers from condemnation and ensuring their acceptance before God. He concludes by urging the congregation to seek this righteousness in Christ, recognizing the grace involved in its imputation and the dire consequences of lacking it.
Glorious Grace
By Thomas Bradbury0LUK 18:7ROM 11:5EPH 1:62TI 1:9TIT 2:11TIT 3:7Thomas Bradbury preaches about the all-encompassing grace of God, emphasizing that in every epistle of Paul, grace abounds and is essential for salvation and acceptance in the Beloved, Jesus Christ. He highlights the jealousy of the Apostle Paul over this grace and the need for allegiance to the King of grace. Bradbury delves into the significance of Christ as the Beloved, emphasizing the Father's love for Him and His role as the Sovereign Dispenser of grace. He concludes by exploring the concept of being 'accepted in the Beloved,' showcasing how grace, unmerited favor, and salvation through Christ are central to the believer's standing before God.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
That, being justified by his grace - Being freed from sin; for the term justification is to be taken here as implying the whole work of the grace of Christ on the heart, in order to its preparation for eternal glory. Should be made heirs - The Gospel not only gave them the hope of an endless state of glory for their souls, but also of the resurrection and final glorification of their bodies; and they who were children of God were to be made heirs of his glory. See the note on Gal 4:6, Gal 4:7.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
That, &c.--the purpose which He aimed at in having "saved us" (Tit 3:5), namely, "That being (having been) justified (accounted righteous through faith at our 'regeneration,' and made righteous by the daily 'renewing of the Holy Ghost') by His grace (as opposed to works, Tit 3:5) we should be made heirs." his grace--Greek, "the grace of the former," that is, God (Tit 3:4; Rom 5:15). heirs-- (Gal 3:29). according to the hope of eternal life-- Tit 1:2, and also the position of the Greek words, confirm English Version, that is, agreeably to the hope of eternal life; the eternal inheritance fully satisfying the hope. BENGEL and ELLICOTT explain it, "heirs of eternal life, in the way of hope," that is, not yet in actual possession. Such a blessed hope, which once was not possessed, will lead a Christian to practice holiness and meekness toward others, the lesson especially needed by the Cretans.
John Gill Bible Commentary
That being justified by his grace,.... This is another way and means, as well as regeneration, by which God saves his people; for he saves no unjustified ones; no unrighteous persons shall inherit the kingdom of heaven; such as are without the wedding garment, and robe of Christ's righteousness, shall be cast into outer darkness: whom God saves, he justifies by the righteousness of his Son; and whomsoever he justifies, them he saves. The justification here spoken of is a declarative one, which takes place in regeneration; and which that is in order to, as here expressed, "that being justified": regeneration does not justify any, but makes the justified to appear to be such; justification is an act of God's gracious will conceived in his mind from eternity, by which he wills not to impute sin to his people, but to Christ their surety; and that they should be accounted righteous through the righteousness of his Son; in which act of his will the whole essence of justification in his sight lies: this was pronounced on Christ, as their head and representative at his resurrection, when he, as such, was justified, acquitted, and discharged, and they in him; and this is declared in the conscience of a sinner, by the Spirit of God, at his regeneration, when he passes from death to life; and this declaration is here intended, and which is the same with justification by faith; and is here said to be by the grace of God, as justification in every view is, and stands opposed to works of righteousness done by men, by which no man can be justified in the sight of God; in what sense justification is by the free grace of God; see Gill on Rom 3:24. We should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life; or "according to hope we should be made heirs of eternal life". Eternal life is an inheritance, and so is not acquired by labour and industry, nor purchased, but is a free gift; it is a bequest of God the Father to his children, of his own free good will and pleasure; and it belongs only to children; they only are heirs, and they become such by adopting grace; neither regeneration, nor justification, make them the children of God, and heirs of the grace of life, but make them appear to be so: God, by his gracious act of adoption puts them among the children, and gives them the goodly heritage; and this adoption lies in eternal predestination in Christ, in whom the inheritance is obtained on that account, Eph 1:5. Regeneration shows them to be the adopted ones, and gives them the nature of children, and a meetness for the inheritance; and justification gives them a right unto it, upon the foot of justice, and opens a way for their enjoyment of it, consistent with the justice and holiness of God; see Gal 4:4, wherefore such as are washed with the washing of regeneration, and are renewed in the spirit of their minds, and justified by the grace of God; these are manifestly heirs of eternal life, of salvation, of a kingdom and glory, of all things, even of God himself, who is their portion, and exceeding great reward; and such in regeneration are begotten to a lively hope of it, and by this they are saved, Rom 8:24. And thus the apostle makes regeneration by the free mercy of God, and justification by his grace, and special adoption, and heirship, with a good hope through grace, the way and means in which God saves his people, who were like others by nature, and brings them to the enjoyment of eternal happiness.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:7 The first half of this verse sums up 3:4-6. The second half supplies the purpose for what God did. • made us right in his sight: See Rom 3:20-28; Gal 2:16-17. • inherit eternal life: The Spirit (Titus 3:5) is often linked with our status as heirs (see Rom 8:15-17; 1 Cor 6:9-11; Gal 4:6-7; Eph 1:13-14).