The Purpose of Grace Titus 2:12 To appreciate the full force of these words, we must observe that they are the Apostle’s statement of the ultimate design of the revelation of God in Jesus Christ, and of all the wonderful powers and gifts which Christ brought with Him. In our text, the end for which that grace has appeared and exercises its corrective discipline is defined. It comes ‘in order that, denying ungodliness, and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly.’ Now, remember