Titus 3:3-7 – Who We Are Now
Yesterday we meditated upon the fact that we were once enemies of God, today we turn to who we are now in Christ Jesus. As we think upon the great position we now hold in Christ, let us do so with humility as we confess that all we receive is by the grace of God alone.
We receive the grace of regeneration. This is the sovereign act of God where the Holy Spirit gave us new hearts of faith. We had no ability or power to accept Christ; for we were dead in our sins. Yet the grace of God came towards us in regeneration and gave us a new heart to see the beauty of Christ and His salvation.
We receive the grace of justification. The Holy Spirit dwelt inside us and gave us the gift of faith that would unite us to Christ. By faith alone our sins were imputed to Christ who bore God’s wrath on the tree, in turn His righteousness was imputed to our account, so that we may be justified before a Holy God. This grace was the work of God alone. We contributed nothing to salvation, He did it all and had mercy upon us.
We receive the grace of adoption. No longer are we dead in sin. No longer are we rebels against God. By grace, we are not even merely justified, but sons of the living God. And being sons we are ‘heirs according to the hope of eternal life.’ This is who we are now in Christ Jesus, adopted children of the Living God looking forward to eternal happiness and joy with Christ our Saviour.
What humility and love this should give us all. Know dear believer, that you are loved by your Father in heaven. But be warned, and make the words of Paul your watchword against pride: ‘by the grace of God I am what I am’ (1 Cor. 15:10).
Questions
- What is regeneration?
- What is justification?
- What is adoption?
Prayer Points
- Give thanks for your salvation.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.