What is the blessed hope in Titus 2:13?

Chuck Smith on the blessed hope: "It's a purifying hope. Knowing that Jesus is coming at any time, live righteously, live godly." Paul names the hope as a Person: "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ" (Titus 2:13). Read Chuck on Titus 2:13 in the reader. Chuck Smith commentary used by permission of The Word For Today.

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