Paul gives Titus instructions for daily living of the believer. Not for working for salvation but because of the new life birthed by Jesus’ work on the cross; His grace. Paul calls for a changed life for the believers. He makes certain to include that this change is NOT what saves but a result of […]
Paul calls for Titus to encourage generational examples of godliness. I’m wondering if this applies to chronological age or spiritual age. Titus is called to lead by example and authority in this respect. We have MORE than established that we are saved by grace and faith instead of by works. But works have their place. […]
Paul explains the reason behind leaving Titus in Crete. He had a job for him to do in the church. One that needed prolonged attention. Titus was to “appoint elders in every town as I directed you” (verse 5). I’m going to assume that Paul gave him some of these directions before leaving him but […]
Paul has instructions for Titus, whom he left in Crete. It wasn’t for lack of work or a desire to see his company end, but because the church in Crete needed HELP. They were being plagued with some issues that were common in the other regions but they didn’t have someone available to correct it. […]
Paul concludes his letter like he always does, thoughts of others. This is his last letter but he still remembers those he has served alongside. This closing doesn’t sound as urgent as our last reading did. I guess that would also depend on when this letter was posted. If Timothy received it in Spring or […]