El sermón titulado "Insiste en la Palabra Fiel" predicado por Joel Coyoc, aborda la doctrina de la salvación y el llamado a las buenas obras, enfatizando que estas obras deben ser el resultado de una fe genuina en Cristo. Coyoc destaca que la salvación es exclusivamente por la gracia de Dios y no por obras humanas (Tito 3:5), argumentando que el apóstol Pablo exhorta a Tito a insistir en el evangelio, que es la "palabra fiel", para que los creyentes respondan con buenas obras motivadas por la gratitud y el reconocimiento de su condición de pecadores redimidos. Las Escrituras, como Tito 3:4-7, refuerzan este marco teológico al señalar que la regeneración y renovación son obras del Espíritu Santo, que llevan a los creyentes a vivir de acuerdo a la gloria de Dios y en servicio a los demás. La relevancia práctica se encuentra en que ante la comprensión del evangelio, los creyentes deben vivir en buenas obras, las cuales no son un medio de justificación, sino una consecuencia de haber sido justificados y transformados en Cristo.
Key Quotes
“El evangelio es la vida misma del creyente, el evangelio es la necesidad del creyente.”
“La salvación es obra del Señor de principio a fin.”
“Nadie que no ha nacido de nuevo, nadie que no ha experimentado la salvación que Pablo acaba de describir puede hacer una buena obra.”
“En verdad hemos conocido la gracia de Dios, si en verdad se nos ha manifestado la bondad de Dios nuestro Salvador y su amor para con los hombres.”
The Bible teaches that good works are important but can only be done through the transformative grace of God in the believer's life.
The Scriptures emphasize that good works are a natural result of true faith and that they reflect the believer's relationship with God. Specifically, as seen in Titus 3:8, believers are encouraged to be occupied with good works, as they are beneficial and useful to others. However, it is crucial to understand that these works flow from a life transformed by the grace and mercy of God, exemplified in His salvation through Jesus Christ, not from our own efforts or righteousness. Ephesians 2:8-10 outlines this relationship, stating that we are created in Christ for good works, which God prepared beforehand for us to walk in them, highlighting that good works are a manifestation of a renewed heart.
Titus 3:8, Ephesians 2:8-10
The truth of salvation by grace through faith is grounded in Scripture, affirmed by the resurrection of Christ and the transformative experiences of believers.
The doctrine of salvation by grace through faith is foundational to historic Reformed theology and is backed by a multitude of Scripture passages. Notably, Titus 3:5 emphasizes that God saves us not because of works done by us but purely out of His mercy. This is further affirmed in Ephesians 2:8-9, where it is stated that we are saved through faith, and this is not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate assurance that God's plan for salvation is true, demonstrating His power over sin and death. Believers' transformations – their ability to live holy lives and perform good works – serve as evidence of this transformative grace, empowering them to walk in obedience that glorifies God.
Titus 3:5, Ephesians 2:8-9
The gospel is essential for Christians as it undergirds their faith, provides moral guidance, and sustains their hope in Christ.
The importance of the gospel in the life of a Christian cannot be overstated. It is the central message of the Scripture and serves as the foundation for the believer’s faith. As outlined in Titus 3, the gospel reminds believers of their past condition apart from Christ and celebrates God's mercy in saving them. This understanding shapes their identity and informs how they live their lives. Furthermore, the gospel motivates Christians to engage in good works, indicating that true faith will manifest in actions reflecting God's character. The gospel also assures believers of their eternal hope as heirs of salvation, reinforcing their reliance on God's grace rather than their works, thus fostering humility and gratitude in their spiritual journey.
Titus 3:3-7
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