It Starts Small

Author: Kimberlee Smith

  • Hope for Believers: Anticipating Christ’s Glorious Return

    The content emphasizes the importance of renouncing ungodliness and worldly desires while living a righteous and godly life as instructed in Titus 2:12-14. Believers are called to pursue a profound transformation by prioritizing Christ over temptations. Our hope lies in Jesus’ return, which inspires a commitment to serve God wholeheartedly…

  • Understanding the Grace of God

    The grace of God, personified in Jesus Christ, offers salvation to all humanity despite unworthiness. This unmerited divine favor transforms lives and fosters hope, encouraging reconciliation with the Creator. The message emphasizes universal access to salvation, transcending backgrounds, urging believers to reflect on grace and embody it through love and…

  • Slave and Master Relationship

    9 Slaves are to submit to their masters in everything, and to be well-pleasing, not talking back 10 or stealing, but demonstrating utter faithfulness, so that they may adorn the teaching of God our Savior in everything. Titus 2:9-10 Does the Bible condone slavery? Slavery in New Testament times and under the Mosaic covenant is vastly…

  • The Urgency of Encouraging Young Men in Faith

    Paul encourages young men to embrace self-control, act as examples of good works, and lead lives marked by integrity. His teachings emphasize the importance of resisting impulsive desires and maintaining purity in behavior, speech, and thought. The overarching goal is to inspire others through a genuine Christian lifestyle.

  • The Impact of Older Women on Young Women

     3 In the same way, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not slaves to excessive drinking. They are to teach what is good, 4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and to love their children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, workers at home, kind, and in…

  • Wisdom and Leadership: Older Men’s Impact in Faith

    2 Older men are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.  Titus 2:2 The book of Titus is a heartfelt pastoral letter. In it, Paul passionately instructs Titus on the intricate tapestry of church life. In chapter 1, he passionately paints the role of an elder.…

  • The Importance of Teaching Sound Doctrine

    The post emphasizes the importance of teaching sound doctrine as instructed to Titus by Paul. It highlights the responsibilities of a teacher to provide accurate and uplifting lessons rooted in Biblical truth while guarding against false teachings. Various self-reflective questions help evaluate the soundness of one’s instruction.

  • Purity and Intent

    15 To the pure, everything is pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; in fact, both their mind and conscience are defiled. 16 They claim to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work. Titus 1:15-16  To the pure, everything…

  • Identifying and Refuting False Teachings in the Church

     9 holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it. 10 For there are many rebellious people, full of empty talk and deception, especially those from the circumcision party. 11 It is necessary to silence them; they are ruining…

  • The Vital Role of Elders in Church Leadership

    The passage emphasizes the critical importance of appointing elders within the church, as instructed by Paul to Titus. Elders must exemplify qualities like being blameless, self-controlled, and faithful leaders, ensuring they manage their households effectively. The structure promotes shared leadership, enhancing accountability, wisdom, and support for church communities.