Today, we completed our study of Titus. Understanding the principles of right division help us when we encounter scripture that seems to contradict clear doctrine found in Paul’s epistles. 2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. In completing this letter, … Read more
Today, we dove into Titus 3:1-8 comparing what Paul said in these verses comparing them to Romans 3:19-28, seeing that in this dispensation of the grace of God, no one is justified by works. We are justified by the finished work of Christ on Calvary, resurrecting from the dead 3 days later. This is the … Read more
Before unpacking Titus 3, we spent some time in the last few verses of chapter 2 reviewing the responsibility we have to live lives that reflect who we are in Christ, as we look for the soon appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ at the rapture of the Church Age saints. V.13-15 remind us that … Read more
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. We were able to complete our study of this chapter with such great doctrine. V.9-10 gives instructions as … Read more
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