Titus Chapter Two is full of practical teaching concerning the responsibility of the church membership to participate in the maturing of the next generation of leaders. Sound doctrine is the premise from which we are to operate. V.1-2: Aged or spiritually mature men are to show forth the character traits that reflect proper lifestyle in … Read more
We were able to close out Titus chapter one this morning, dealing with the responsibility of church leadership to be watchful of unruly members who seek to spread false doctrine. The cure for bad doctrine is sound doctrine! As I stated this morning, there are two kinds of truth. Vertical truth = dispensational truth from … Read more
We covered a lot of ground today, looking at the diagram of the organism of the local church. Please go to the website and look at how the board is laid out. I believe we will be able to post the diagram next week. Rebecca Moon is planning to print it out for everyone. The … Read more
In review…Every church family has these three groups of believers: Little Children – immature believers, just getting their spiritual footing. They need to observe and learn from those more mature than themselves. Young men – believers who are transitioning into adulthood – spiritual adolescence. These participate in ministry under the guidance of mature believers. Fathers … Read more
In review…Every church family has these three groups of believers according to 1 John 2:12-14: Little Children – immature believers, just getting their spiritual footing. They need to observe and learn from those more mature than themselves. Young men – believers who are transitioning into adulthood – spiritual adolescence. These participate in ministry under the … Read more
In Titus 1:4-5, Paul addresses Titus his “own son after the common faith,” instructing him as to why he left him in Crete – to set in order things that are wanting (lacking), and to ordain elders in each city. Today, we laid the groundwork for selecting elders by looking at the criteria for the … Read more