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Manifesting God's Word: The Power of Preaching and Living Out the Message - Titus 1:1-3
Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, 3 but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior; - The New King James Version (Tt 1:1–3). (1982). Thomas Nelson.
The Importance of Sound Doctrine: Lessons from Titus 1:10-16
10 For many rebellious people engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation. 11 They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money. 12 Even one of their own men, a prophet from Crete, has said about them, “The people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttons.”* 13 This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith. 14 They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth. 15 Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.
Freedom from Sin: Embracing the Grace of God Titus 2:11-15
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of sin in your life? Have you ever felt like you are living in a hostile world to God and His ways? The good news is that the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. In the letter to Titus, Paul teaches us how to live in the grace of God, with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God.
Good Works or Faith Alone? The Role of Grace in Our Salvation and Sanctification -Titus 2:11-15
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that,
Dead Works vs. Good Works: Understanding the Difference Titus 3:8
This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.