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“But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared. . . . He saved us. . . .” Titus 3:4, 5b Saved by the dawn! Saved by the dawn of God! The night had been so long and so dark!

And when they had ordained them elders in every church…. (Acts 14:23) For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee. (Titus 1:5) The fact that a man is qualified to be an elder in Christ’s church does not, by itself, make him an elder. Nor has he become an elder by virtue of being designated by the council of a church or being chosen by the congregation to be an elder. Until the church of Jesus Christ ordains...

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. Titus 3:8-11 This is the last of the five times Scripture speaks of “a faithful saying.” The other...

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost; which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; that being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:4-7 The apostle Paul continues to instruct Titus concerning what he must do in the new Christian church in Crete. Generally, Titus must constantly call the new Christians...

“…exhort…shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.” Titus 2:7, 8 Paul has noted frequently in his instructions to Titus that the acknowledging of the truth is to be accompanied with godliness. Faith and acknowl­edging of the truth “is after (accords with, is in harmony with) godliness” (Titus 1:1). He commands Titus to speak “the things which become sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1). This must be the case because Jesus Christ...

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. Titus 3:1, 2 The correct understanding of the truth of Scripture is evidenced in a life of godliness (Titus 1:1). This godliness is to be manifest in the believer’s life in the home and in the church. And the text we consider emphasizes the fact that this godliness is to be manifest in the believer’s life in the world. In this letter...

“These things speak and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let not man despise thee.” Titus 2:15 Paul had given to Titus the calling to pastor (shep­herd) the new Christians in the various congrega­tions on the island of Crete. This included the selecting and ordaining of men as officebearers in order that the congregations might be instituted churches (Titus 1:5-8). It also included exhorting and convincing the unruly, vain talkers, and deceivers (Titus 1:10-13). And it included preaching and teaching “the things which become sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1), that is, godliness. Paul detailed the godliness required by a faith that holds for truth what...

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus 2:13, 14 The above text is part of the reason why the teachings of salvation by sovereign, particular grace are to be evidenced in a life of godliness. Paul had just detailed the godliness in verses 2-10, and then he began giving the reason in verse 11. He explained that the grace of God saves, and in saving it...

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath ap­peared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Titus 2:11, 12 The teachings concerning gracious salvation are to be believed! And they are to be lived (Tit. 1:1; Tit. 2:1; Tit. 3:8)! The previous verses have shown how Christians are to live those teachings (Tit. 2:2-10). Now (in vv. 11-14) the apostle gives the reason why Christians are to live these teachings, why they are to live in a way that harmonizes with what they believe....

“Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own mas­ters, and to please them well in all things; not answer­ing again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.” Titus 2:9, 10 Paul is giving instructions to young Titus con­cerning his ministry among the new Christians on the island of Crete. He must preach and teach the truth, and godliness of life that is consistent with the truth. One’s acknowledgment of the truth should be accompanied with godliness (Titus 1:1), and Titus must keep on speaking and exhorting and...