For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
—Titus 2:11 (NKJV)
The grace of God brings salvation. Sozo is the Greek word for salvation. According to Strong's Concordance, sozo means “to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively); heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.” This lexicon presents the idea that there is more to salvation than just the forgiveness of sins. There is healing and wholeness. There is provision, protection, and deliverance. Jesus Christ heals and makes us whole in every way. (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 8:16-17, Hebrews 2:14, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 1:12-14).
When you read Titus 2:11 in light of Strong’s Concordance, you see the incredible gift of grace that Jesus unselfishly gave His life for us to have. The grace of God that brings forgiveness, healing, provision, protection, and deliverance has appeared to all men. It is true wholeness of life given for all humankind, and it becomes real for us when we accept Christ as our Savior. Salvation in all its depth is ours.
“For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17, NKJV). The law, given through Moses, included many curses when the law was broken—such as sicknesses and lack of protection as punishment (Deuteronomy 28:15-68). Jesus became the curse for us when He carried our sins to the Cross, and He negated all those curses with His grace. Grace and truth came to us through the love of Jesus. His grace forgives our sins, heals our diseases, provides for us, and delivers us from the enemy. The truth came through Jesus Christ. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32, NKJV). When you know the truth, it sets you free from sin, sickness, and every lie of the enemy. You are new and whole in Christ—in every way.
If this is true, why do we live beneath what Jesus purchased for us with His life? Why don't we believe that the Cross provides healing just as we believe in the forgiveness of sins? The Word says that "by His stripes, we are healed." And why are we intimidated by an enemy that Jesus defeated on Calvary? Because we haven’t understood the power of grace and truth in our lives. So we haven’t believed it.
The Word is the incorruptible seed of God's truth and grace. And faith comes by spiritually hearing His truth in our hearts and receiving what the Holy Spirit reveals it to be (Romans 10:17). What you hear with your heart releases faith in God’s grace. And His grace, which brings forgiveness, healing, provision, and deliverance, has appeared to you. Grace has come to you through Jesus Christ. Forgiveness—healing—provision, and the power to stand against a defeated enemy are all real. Titus 2:11 says they have come to ALL men. Anyone can receive when they believe in Christ.
Do you believe it? The Word of God is the seed that carries His grace to you. And knowledge of the Word will set you free to receive the promises of Calvary. Faith will grow by hearing the Word in your heart. The moment your faith starts to grow, you step into the power of His grace and truth.
There was grace for the woman with the issue of blood. There was grace for the ruler in the synagogue whose daughter died and then lived. There was grace for everyone Jesus healed, and He healed all who came to Him. And there is grace for you to experience the healing of sin and sickness—to conquer the works of the enemy. There is grace to be made whole. Whom the Son sets free, is indeed free.
Jesus is your forgiveness—your healer—your provider—your deliverer. You enter into the provision of His precious grace when you believe in God’s goodness and the depth of His love for you. And how profound is His love? That love gave everything so you could be completely whole, lacking nothing. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and receive salvation in all its fullness and glory.
©2020 Lynn Lacher
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