Introduction to Titus - Saved to Service

Introduction:

Good morning. It is a joy to be with you today and open the Word of God together.

Titus 1:1–4 ESV

1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began 3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; 4 To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

Theme

Background

Location

The audience

Saved to Service

What being a Christian means - Gospel here first.

I. Christians are servants of the Lord.

A. As slaves.

B. As the sent.

C. As the selected.

D. As the sanctified.

II. The Church is secure in the Lord God.

A. The church has His witness.

B. The church has His word.

III. Believers are separated to the Lord.

A. True believers share common faith.

B. True believers are in God’s family.