What does 'the grace of God' mean in Titus 2:11?
In Titus 2:11, 'the grace of God' means God's unmerited favor poured out on the whole human race. It is the grace that brings salvation and has already appeared to all men, not just a favored few. This salvation is not limited to a select group.
Les teaches that Titus 2:11 is a Holy Spirit-inspired statement from Paul near the end of his earthly ministry, before his martyrdom. The verse defines 'the grace of God' as God's unmerited favor poured out on the whole human race. The phrase 'hath appeared' is past tense, showing that the grace bringing salvation has already appeared unto all men, not just a favored few. Les admits he struggled with this verse but accepts it by faith because the book says it.
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
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In Titus 2:11 has the grace of God that brings salvation appeared to all men or only to some?
The grace of God that brings salvation has already appeared to all men, not just a favored few; the verb 'hath appeared' is past tense.