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Category: titus

  • 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.

  • Understanding Paul’s Servant Leadership in Ministry

    1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness, 2 in the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. 3 In his own time he has revealed his word in the preaching with which I was entrusted by the command of God…

  • Who is Titus?

    Titus was not just a Greek follower of Jesus. He was a devoted companion and confidant to Paul. Titus shared in the trials and triumphs of their mission for years. With unwavering loyalty, Titus had come to Paul’s aid during challenging times, stepping up when the pressure was on (Gal.…