The Lord Gave Himself For Us

I. EXORDIUM:

Why did the LORD gave Himself for us?

II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:

Believers

III. OBJECTIVES:

To enumerate the reasons why CHRIST gave Himself for us.

IV. TEXT:

Titus 2:14 (Amplified Bible)

Who gave Himself on our behalf that He might redeem us (purchase our freedom) from all iniquity and purify for Himself a people [to be peculiarly His own, people who are] eager and enthusiastic about [living a life that is good and filled with] beneficial deeds.

V. THESIS:

The LORD JESUS CHRIST gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify a people for Himself to be His very own people and eager to do good works.

VI. TITLE:

The LORD gave Himself for us

VII. EXPLICATION:

A. Author: Apostle Paul

B. Date written: 64 A.D.

C. Purpose: To counsel and exhort Titus, a young pastor, relating to his ministerial duties and doctrines, with special maintenance of good works

D. To whom written: Titus, a Gentile

E. Main theme: good works

F. Keywords: good works

G. Key verses:

Titus 1:5 (Amplified Bible)

1:5 For this reason I left you [behind] in Crete, that you might set right what was defective and finish what was left undone, and that you might appoint elders and set them over the churches (assemblies) in every city as I directed you.

Titus 3:8 (Amplified Bible)

3:8 This message is most trustworthy, and concerning these things I want you to insist steadfastly, so that those who have believed in (trusted in, relied on) God may be careful to apply themselves to honorable occupations and to doing good, for such things are [not only] excellent and right [in themselves], but [they are] good and profitable for the people.

VIII. MAIN BODY:

A. To redeem us from all wickedness

"Who gave Himself on our behalf that He might redeem us (purchase our freedom) from all iniquity"

Romans 3:24 (Amplified Bible)

3:24 [All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus,

1 Corinthians 1:30 (Amplified Bible)

1:30 But it is from Him that you have your life in Christ Jesus, Whom God made our Wisdom from God, [revealed to us a knowledge of the divine plan of salvation previously hidden, manifesting itself as] our Righteousness [thus making us upright and putting us in right standing with God], and our Consecration [making us pure and holy], and our Redemption [providing our ransom from eternal penalty for sin].

Galatians 3:13 (Amplified Bible)

3:13 Christ purchased our freedom [redeeming us] from the curse (doom) of the Law [and its condemnation] by [Himself] becoming a curse for us, for it is written [in the Scriptures], Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree (is crucified);

B. To purify for Himself a people

"and purify for Himself a people"

Psalms 65:3 (Amplified Bible)

65:3 Iniquities and much varied guilt prevail against me; [yet] as for our transgressions, You forgive and purge them away [make atonement for them and cover them out of Your sight]!

Isaiah 1:18 (Amplified Bible)

1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be like wool.

Ezekiel 36:25 (Amplified Bible)

36:25 Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleanness; and from all your idols will I cleanse you.

1. His very own people

"[to be peculiarly His own, people who are]"

Deuteronomy 14:2 (Amplified Bible)

14:2 For you are a holy people [set apart] to the Lord your God; and the Lord has chosen you to be a peculiar people to Himself, above all the nations on the earth.

Titus 2:14 (Amplified Bible)

2:14 Who gave Himself on our behalf that He might redeem us (purchase our freedom) from all iniquity and purify for Himself a people [to be peculiarly His own, people who are] eager and enthusiastic about [living a life that is good and filled with] beneficial deeds.

Exodus 19:5 (Amplified Bible)

19:5 Now therefore, if you will obey My voice in truth and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own peculiar possession and treasure from among and above all peoples; for all the earth is Mine.

2. Eager to do good works

"eager and enthusiastic about [living a life that is good and filled with] beneficial deeds"

Matthew 5:16 (Amplified Bible)

5:16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.

1 Timothy 6:18 (Amplified Bible)

6:18 [Charge them] to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal and generous of heart, ready to share [with others],