Lord, May we remember that we are stewards. We are managers. We are to manage the church. We are to care for and love the church. However, remind us that we are managers of the church; we are not the church's owners. You are the owner of Your church. You have purchased the church with … Continue reading A Prayer for Church Leaders – God’s Stewards
Tag: Titus
Prayer for Grace-Driven, Grace-Transformed Homes
Father, I pray that our homes would display the Gospel. May our lives at home be consistent with our profession to know You. Jesus, may our marriages reflect Your relationship with the Church. Protect our purity and holiness. I pray that our marriages would be Christ-exalting. For the singles reading and praying this, guard their … Continue reading Prayer for Grace-Driven, Grace-Transformed Homes
A Prayer to Be Above Reproach
Our church family is studying through Titus. We recently studied elders and their qualifications (Titus 1:5-9). We learned that the elders are not the superheroes of the body. They are not the super Christians who are a step above everyone else in the church. When Paul told Titus to appoint elders in every town, he … Continue reading A Prayer to Be Above Reproach
Showing Perfect Courtesy on Election Day – A Short Reminder
Take a few minutes to read Titus 3:1-11. Meditate on Paul's instruction. We are commanded to have proper interaction with all people based on a proper understanding of the Gospel. When we understand that we are all born foolish and sinful, we are not as fast to be impatient and discourteous. When we understand that … Continue reading Showing Perfect Courtesy on Election Day – A Short Reminder
Under New Ownership
Here is an excerpt from tomorrow’s sermon. If you are in the Ticonderoga area and are not part of a church family, we would love to have you join us. We will be studying Titus 2:1-2. The title of this chapter series is “Doctrine and Duty: An Inseparable Pair.” Here is a “sampling”... The grace … Continue reading Under New Ownership
Picturing Elders: Elders
We have started a series on the elders of the church. This study is the result of our church family’s study in Paul’s letter to Titus. Paul has left Titus on Crete to straighten out the problems in the churches and appoint elders in every town (Titus 1:5). That led us into a study of … Continue reading Picturing Elders: Elders
Praying Through Titus 1:1-4
It is very easy to turn Bible study and theology into ends. In other words, we can easily turn Bible study into the final point. We get together, we study a passage, we leave feeling smarter, and the study never accomplishes its intended purpose. The purpose of Bible study is worship, intimate fellowship with God, … Continue reading Praying Through Titus 1:1-4
Titus 1:1a – The Slave of God
Paul was the human author of the tiny letter to Titus. This letter is very small, but it is deep. From beginning to end this letter is packed to the brim with life transforming truth for the church of Jesus Christ. As the author of this letter, Paul identifies himself as the slave of God. … Continue reading Titus 1:1a – The Slave of God
A Brief Outline of Paul’s Letter to Titus
Some explanations have been added. I. Greeting and Purpose Statement (1:1-4) Purpose Statement: "…for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life…” Titus 1:1b-2a Definitions Godliness – devotion to God. The fruit of godliness is right living, or godly living. … Continue reading A Brief Outline of Paul’s Letter to Titus
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