(b) Titus 2:11-15. Its Doctrinal Basis. The transformed lives thus required from different groups are rendered possible by God's own grace, revealed in the Incarnation. This, for all men (1 Timothy 2:4), is a saving grace, bringing (a) ethical discipline (Titus 2:12), (b) the inspiration of the Second Advent hope (Titus 2:13), and (c) the Atonement on which so great redemption rests (Titus 2:14). All this (Titus 2:1-14) Titus must impress authoritatively. The association of the largest motive with the conduct inculcated is in the true Pauline manner (cf. 2 Corinthians 8:9, Php_2:1-11).
Titus 2:12. denying: rather, having once for all denied (in baptism).
Titus 2:13. of the glory: not as AV. God and Saviour: the rendering is uncertain, but the context probably shows RV (not AV) to be correct. In that case Christ is definitely called our God (cf. Romans 9:5).
Titus 2:14. redeem, etc.: Psalms 130:8; Mark 10:45. a people, etc.: Exodus 19:5; 1 Peter 2:9.