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Paul could confidently say that he was “in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began“. He shared this hope with everyone he met, including Titus.  “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 saviour Jesus Christ…declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority“. This hope is ours, available to everyone willing to serve God.

Paul continues to encourage Titus by reminding him that “being justified by [God’s] grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” We have been invited to be heirs forever of a glory unimaginable, so let us be encouraged by Paul’s words to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives.

Paul’s letter to Titus is a great example of encouragement and practical advice for us just as much as it was for Titus. He opens by referring to the certainty of our hope, “in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began”.

Similar to the fruit of the spirit, Paul exhorts “Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech…live self- controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age”.

Paul reminds us of the mercy of God, shown through His loving kindness. “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. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 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”.

Let’s follow Paul’s advice, living Godly lives in this present age, that we might be part of the certain promises God has made.