Des Cramer - 26 February 2023
Relationship (Philippians 4:20–23)
As Paul draws to the end of his letter, he doesn’t end abruptly but lets his thoughts run back over the letter. His final remarks were added to affirm the most important themes to his readers. These themes are all about spiritual relationship. These last verses contain two doxologies intertwined with a few brief words of greeting. Behind these words we see the importance of spiritual relationships with God, people, and Christ. We will consider this text under three broad headings: 1. Relationship to God (v. 20) 2. Relationship to Other Christians (4:21–22) 3. Relationship to Jesus Christ (vv. 21–22)
Scripture References: Philippians 4:20-23
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In Titus 2:11–15, Paul highlights the grace of God in salvation. God’s grace converts unbelievers and enables believers to live righteously. These verses highlight God’s grace as a past action (v. 11), a present action (v. 12) and a future action (vv. 13–14).
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
(Titus 2:11–15)