Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Gud har vist alle mennesker at frelsen fås ved nåde. Hans nåde setter i gang en prosess i oss, der vi får lyst til å tjene Gud og leve rent for Ham. Den gir oss lyst å gå imot det Gud ikke liker og de egoistiske lystene som denne verden er preget av. Derfor strever vi mye heller etter å være fornuftige og leve livet vårt for Gud mens vi er her på jorden. Vi vet nemlig at vår store Gud og vår Frelser, Jesus, har et herlig og evig liv for oss når livet på jorden er over. Han har gitt seg selv for oss, slik at vi skulle bli kjøpt fri fra denne urettferdige verden. På den måten har Han renset oss og gjort oss verdige til å bli Guds barn, slik at vi også kan gjøre godt mot andre. Dette må du undervise menigheten om! Du må oppmuntre og irettesette med myndighet, slik at de får respekt for deg!
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Titus tells us that God's grace, which leads to salvation, has come for everyone. It emphasizes that this grace is not limited but available universally.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big box of toys and you decide to share it with all your friends in the playground. That’s like how God shares his love and help with everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from.
Historical Background
The letter was written by Paul, likely around 63-65 AD, to Titus, a trusted companion. The audience included Christians on Crete facing moral challenges in the Greco-Roman culture of the time.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where someone from a different background or belief system seeks help. This verse reminds us that grace and salvation are universal, encouraging an inclusive approach to sharing the message of God’s love.
The letter was written by Paul, one of Jesus' apostles, to his friend and missionary partner Titus.
What does 'grace of God that bringeth salvation' mean in Titus 2:11?
It means the kindness and favor of God that leads people toward forgiveness and eternal life, available to all humans regardless of their background or actions.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can use this verse as a reminder to share God's grace and love with everyone we meet, just as it is universally offered by God.
What other verses talk about the universality of salvation?
Verses like Acts 10:34-35 also speak about God’s offer of salvation to all people, emphasizing that He shows no partiality in this grace.