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A Christians Credentials
Pauls letter to Titus is the third of the pastoral epistles, with 1&2 Timothy preceding.
The pastoral epistles show a transition from the apostles to the church.
No longer where the apostles the head of the church, now elders and churches governed autonomously.
Furthermore, is is the final epistle written by Paul and was wrote right before his death.
In many ways Titus is Paul’s farewell address.
Although Paul’s previous letter to Timothy 4:8 sounds like his final address.
Here in the the beginning of Titus (AD 66) we see Paul take an unusual amount of time providing credentials that will identify him as qualified to speak to Titus.
I wonder why this is.
Surely Titus who has known Paul, for at least 12 years according to 2 Corinthians 2:13 (AD 55), knows that he is qualified to speak of matters concerning the church.
Titus was written to the man bering that name.
However, it was also written with the understanding that it would be read to the church.
Paul probably added this introduction for their sake.
It is also possible that Paul, having been confined for several years, was beginning to doubt his lasting impact or present influence.
Or maybe it was added with the anticipation that the church was growing and thus there were people who he did not know, or who did not know him.
I. Service
A. Faith
Our Faith should be proven by our works.
B. Truth
We should serve truth.
What is truth?
God is truth.
C. Godliness
Simply put this means, conforming to the commands, and desires of God.
For the Christian, our works/service should be catered to God’s will for our lives and not our own.
Those who observe our lives should witness a self-sacrifice, and Godly commitment.
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Hope
Hope is defined as confident expectation.
Or optimism concerning the future.
Ultimately, for the believer, our hope is in the return of Christ and in our resurrection.
A. Promised
B. Manifested
We are to preach the cross but we should also preach the resurrection.
C. Committed
III.
Faith
A. Grace
B. Mercy
C. Peace
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