For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. - Titus 2:11-15
God is creating a new people out of all people. He offers all people a chance to be a part of the new people. But the catch is that you have to love his son more than "ungodliness and worldly passions" Eternity isn't for the people who won't enjoy spending it with God because they've already stated by their lives that they don't want the type of person Jesus is and won't like it if they become like him. Eternity is for those who want to be like him and are "eager to do what is good"
"Offer" means that it is sitting on the table waiting for us to take it. But to say "yes" and take that offer means saying "no" to a lot of other choices. Like marriage.
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