Epistle of Titus

  • A Few Thoughts on Titus 2:13-14

    Titus 2:13-14 NIV while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. A reason…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 10

    Titus 3:12-15 Final Greetings Final Greetings 12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there. 13 Help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos in any way you can, so that they are lacking nothing. 14 Also, let ours learn to…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 9

    Titus 3:9-11 Avoid Some Things To Avoid 9 Avoid foolish questions, genealogies, big arguments and battles over the law, for they are not beneficial and useless. 10 Reject a heretic—after the first and second warning— 11 Knowing that such a person is twisted and sins, being self-condemned. Notes B1 Actions to avoid C1 The…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 8

    Titus 3:3-8 What We Were, and How God Changed Us What We Were and How God Changed Us 3 We ourselves were also at one time foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various evil desires and pleasures, passing our time being spiteful, envious, obnoxious, and hating one another. 4 But as soon as the kindness and…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 7

    Titus 3:1-2 Dealing with non-Christians Dealing with non-Christians 1 Remind them to be under the authority of rulers and authorities, to comply with [their rules], to be ready for every good work, 2 Not to insult anyone, or be contentious, [but to be] gentle, showing a complete meekness to all people. Notes: B1 Government…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 6

    Titus 2:11 God Wants All to Be Saved and Titus 2:12-15 Preach Godliness God Wants All to Be Saved 11 For the saving grace of God has appeared to all people, Preach Godliness 12 Teaching us that by refusing ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live in this present world with self-restraint, righteously, and…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 5

    Titus 2:9-10 Slaves and Masters Advice to Servants and Masters Titus 2:9-10 WEL  [Tell] servants to be under the authority of their own masters, to be well pleasing in everything, not talking back [to them], 10 Not stealing [from them], but demonstrating complete trustworthiness, so as to adorn the doctrine of God our Savior…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 4

    Titus 2:1-8 Instructions for both older and younger believers Advice to Older Men 1 But you are to talk about things which are appropriate for sound doctrine. 2 The older men are to be sober, dignified, self-controlled, being sound in faith, love, and perseverance. Advice to Older Women 3 The elder women in the…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 3

    Titus 1:10-16 Rebuke Titus 1:10-16 WEL For there are many unruly, mouthy talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who sabotage whole families teaching things which they should not for the sake of shameful personal profit. 12 One of themselves, a prophet of their own said, “Cretans…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 2

    Titus 1:5-9 Church leaders Titus 1:5-9 WEL I left you in Crete for this reason, that you should finish organizing and appoint elders in every city as I directed you. 6 So, if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, not accused of a riotous or unruly life.  7…