Jesus is the model for good works in Titus.
This letter is short, direct, and filled with instruction—but at the heart of
it all is the life and power of Jesus Christ.
Paul writes to Titus, another spiritual son, who is setting
things in order on the island of Crete—a place full of moral confusion,
cultural corruption, and spiritual chaos.
And what does Paul tell him to do?
Teach sound doctrine.
Appoint godly leaders.
And live in a way that shows the world what Jesus is like.
Because right belief should lead to right living.
And right living should reflect Christ.
Jesus, the Grace That Teaches Us to Live Holy
One of the most beautiful truths in Titus comes from this
line:
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation
for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness... and to live
self-controlled, upright, and godly lives...” (Titus 2:11–12)
Grace is not just forgiveness.
Grace is formation.
Jesus is not just the one who saves us—He is the one who teaches
us how to live.
He shows us how to be:
- Self-controlled
- Pure
- Kind
- Faithful
- Devoted
to good works
We do not do good to earn His love.
We do good because of His love.
Jesus, Our Blessed Hope
Paul reminds Titus—and us—why we keep showing up, why we
keep leading, why we keep living holy even when it is hard:
“...while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of
the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ...” (Titus 2:13)
Jesus is coming back.
And until then, we live like we belong to Him.
We shine light.
We stay ready.
We reflect His goodness in a world that needs Him.
Jesus, the One Who Makes Us New
Paul gives another powerful summary of the gospel in chapter
3:
“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior
appeared, He saved us... through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy
Spirit…” (Titus 3:4–5)
This is the core of our faith.
Jesus did not save us because we were good.
He saved us because He is good.
And through Him, we are washed, renewed, and made brand new.
Jesus Is the Model. Let Your Life Look Like Him.
Titus is practical.
It is a blueprint for godly living.
But more than that—it is a call to mirror Jesus.
So when I read Titus, I ask myself:
- Do I
live like someone trained by grace?
- Do I
speak like someone led by Jesus?
- Do I
serve like someone made new?
Because people are watching.
And my life might be the only gospel they ever read.
So I want them to see Jesus—in my words, in my work,
and in the way I walk out this faith.