Titus

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Finding Your Place in the Story of Grace

• Paul's ministry was for the sake of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth.
• This lines up with godliness that is shaped by the hope of eternal life.
• God, who never lies, promised this before the ages began.
• This promise of eternal life was made manifest at the proper time. It was entrusted to Paul to preach by the command of God our Savior.
• Grace and peace from God the Father and Jesus our Savior.

Categories: Bible Holy Spirit Jesus Christ Grace

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Titus was tasked with putting into order the church in Crete. Crete was known for its degenerate culture. This culture was negatively influencing the believers there. As a result, specific qualities were defined for the elders of this new church. Also the warning was given to not let false teaching take hold in the church from the insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers. The utmost concern for the church in Crete was the message of grace - that it remain pure.

Categories: Christian Living Grace

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

In Titus, chapter 2, Paul give directions for sound teaching and sound living. Older men and women are to live dignified self-controlled lives, being sound in faith, love and steadfastness. Paul urges Titus to recognize the importance of his role and encourages him to to be an example of good works.

Categories: Christian Living Grace Faith

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Many have asked, "is the grace of God giving us a license to sin?" Today we're going to look at Titus 2:11-15 and we're going to look at something that's often overlooked in the teaching of grace. I've entitled this, "Trained by Grace". The grace of God appeared in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Therefore if we're going to know anything about the grace of God we will have to look at Jesus. Grace brings salvation and salvation is received through faith in Jesus.

Categories: Jesus Christ

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Titus 3 contains a rich summary of what it means to be a believer. Once we were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved, living in malice and envy, being hated and hating others. But because of God's kindness and love, we have been saved to show kindness to others, to express love to others, and to work together in unity.

Bob Christopher, Bob Davis

Jesus gave His life to free us from sin, to cleanse us, to make us His own, a people eager for good works. Let's learn that this is who we are and devote ourselves to walking in the works God has prepared for us. It is in this we find our place in the story of God's grace.