The concept of salvation is synonymous with deliverance which is the action of being rescued or set free. It is unfortunate yet mostly true that for many people we never see the need for deliverance unless things become very unbearable. This still does not mean that some will take the way out even though it will be offered. According to Titus 2:11, “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to everyone.”
This verse lets us know that it is the “grace of God” that brings deliverance to those that believe. Salvation is only received by those who confess and believe that Jesus is God who came in the flesh, dwelt among people preaching the kingdom of God, healing the sick, raising the dead, and casting out demons. Then being betrayed was crucified, died, but resurrected. Historical evidence verifies with “many infallible proofs” that He was raised from the dead and ascended into Heaven with the commission of His followers at that time to preach and proclaim Him to the area they were in and then expand to all nations.
Two thousand years later many are still being saved by the Truth of His message. Whatever we may face in this life or obstacles that may come our way are nothing in comparison to the grace that brings salvation. This grace does appear to all at some point in our lives and we then have a choice. Some will accept it, but some will not.
Even the one who say they are an atheist at some point even if it is for a brief minute will KNOW the Truth for it has appeared unto all however, they will have choice to repent or rebel against the Truth. For those who do accept the grace that is freely offered then will be taught what the other verse of Titus 2:12 states, “(the grace of God)…teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly (in our right mind) doing that which is right, and Godly in this present world.”
In our time, the present we can find the deliverance that we need from those things that will cause us to be enslaved. To name a few from the verse just listed are when we choose to live in ungodliness and seek worldly desires, addictions, and doing things outside of the will of God. Continue to dwell in these things and if not already you will be enslaved and in need of salvation.
It is good to know 2 Corinthians 6:2, “For he said, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I delivered you; behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” So whatever you may be facing in this present time know that if you are still willing to see the grace God offers you can be set free.
- This is a combination of a messaged I preached Feb. 9th and today 4/27. Over the years many if not most of my “preaching messages” also became an article for The Outlook and now The Wayne Weekly. Those are newspapers “which are printed weekly publications consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, feature articles, advertisements, and correspondence.” 🙂 Many who get their news from online sources may have never known or forgotten what a newspaper is. LOL. I was honored and surprised not too long ago when a gentleman (in appearance much older than I) saw me in a parking lot and came and told me that he appreciated what I had been writing over the years and that he too was a preacher and had often used examples from my writings in his messages. Being an Op-Ed (opinion columnist) means that what I write about does come from my beliefs and my opinions that not all will agree with. Just like my writings and my messages I try to keep it mainly focused on what The Word teaches. My opinions hopefully can encourage and inspire, but the Word gives life and deliverance. ~TRS 4/27/25
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