A significant portion of the first century congregations consisted of slaves. The life of a slave was often dreadful. Their living conditions were shocking. Their workday was very long, tiring and often very difficult. Their families were often broken up by slave sales. Fear of punishment was the main motivation for many slaves to work. […]
We have been learning here in Titus chapter two ways that we must flesh out the Bible doctrine we believe in our daily lives. We are to live doctrine not just learn it. Today’s section is addressed to young men. If you are a male, younger than an aged man, then this is for you. […]
In Proverbs 7, Solomon described a woman that he called the strange woman. She was not weird. Her character was strange or foreign to God’s holy expectations. She did not live a moral, virtuous life. Sadly, many young women in our society live like that strange woman. God has a better plan for Christian young […]
Every time a certain little boy went to a playmate’s house, he found the child’s grandmother reading her Bible. Finally, his curiosity got the better of him. “Why do you suppose your grandmother reads the Bible so much?” he asked. “I’m not sure,” said his friend, “but I think it’s because she’s cramming for her […]
As chapter 2 begins, Paul charges Titus to speak things that become (i.e., distinguish) sound (i.e., healthy) doctrine. Bible doctrine is not just something we are to learn; it is something we are to live in our daily lives. Transition This morning I want to show you several doctrines that we need to incorporate into […]
If your doctor does a physical checkup on you and finds some problems, the wise thing to do is to take action. Transition Paul had given the false teachers of Crete a spiritual checkup that revealed three more spiritual problems for Titus to address. As we look at these, examine your own spiritual life. The […]
A gainsayer is one who contradicts or denies sound Bible doctrine. Charles Spurgeon wisely said, “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” Studying your Bible carefully and learning it well, will keep you from being a gainsayer and protect you from those who are. Transition This morning we are going to […]
The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Titus to the missionary Titus. They shared a common faith in Christ, a common blessing from God and a common burden for the Christians on the Island of Crete. Titus had the job of completing the church planting work begun by Paul and making sure that every congregation […]
I read a story about two brothers who were walking one day, and the younger one became tired, so he asked his older brother to carry him. The older boy scooped his brother up in his arms and began to carry him. As he walked, a neighbour chuckled and said, “Wow. He must be heavy.” […]
Last week as we began a study in the book of Titus, we looked at the origin of the book. We learned that the Apostle Paul wrote the book to preacher Titus. Titus’ mission field was on the island of Crete to the difficult Cretan people. An overview of the book revealed that a local […]