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Titus 3
3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
Talk Sheet Questions
Why is important to remember the way you were before you were saved? Why do you think he reminds us of our past?
Can you remember when you first saw the goodness and loving kindness of the Lord for the first time? Share your testimony with the group.
Describe how salvation is a trinitarian work of God? (4-6).
What is the difference between “works done by us in righteousness” and being devoted to good works? What makes one good and the other not?(5, 8)
What are “these things” in verse eight that are good and profitable for people?
Prayer
Pray that we would truly believe God is good and loves us!