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Behold the Lamb

Whenever a person receives forgiveness of his or her sins, what follows is an unusually powerful desire to tell others about Jesus. The excitement about the transformation that has taken place in a person’s life can be intense. He or she wants to let the whole world know. This excitement for witnessing should never fadeContinue reading “Behold the Lamb”

Pursuing excellence

How many times have we done something to the best of our ability and when finished, had the feeling of great accomplishment? But, then we move in mediocrity in other pursuits, behaviors, and actions. This pattern of doing things is the opposite of excellence. Instead, excellence should be nuanced by consistency. We could also lookContinue reading “Pursuing excellence”

Revival Hope

A famous passage of Scripture is Psalm 85:6, “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy may rejoice in thee.” Historically speaking, the psalmist is speaking of the restoration of Israel from some calamity. Whether this is from captivity in exile or other troubled times in the nation’s history, one thing is for sure; theContinue reading “Revival Hope”

Church Health

Over the past week, I have had a persistent cough that has whittled away at my strength and daily routine. I can be a hard headed with it comes to what I perceive as minor colds and going to the doctor. With this one, I probably should and will. Health is a vital part ofContinue reading “Church Health”

Bible Study: Titus 3:8-15

This post will conclude the devotions over Titus. Paul will give his closing remarks and salutations. He will be going to Nicopolis and wants Titus to eventually meet him. Before Titus receives word from Paul to make his journey, he is to remain busy at Crete. Besides preaching and modeling a Christian example, Paul usesContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 3:8-15”

Bible Study: Titus 3:1-7

Paul now brings us back to earlier points made in Titus 1:1-3. That is, to Christ and the Gospel. Paul would have Titus to remind the believers at Crete that our beliefs impact our behaviour. If we have believed in Christ for salvation and understand the great abundance of kindness that has been given toContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 3:1-7”

Bible Study: Titus 2:11-15

Hope and holiness are two distinguishing marks of the Christian’s life. In the passage we see before us, Paul reminds Titus that salvation is to all people. Every person is given an opportunity to know Christ at some time or another. The resurrection of Jesus Christ provides us with a blessed hope, the glorious appearingContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 2:11-15”

Bible Study: Titus 2:1-10

In light of Paul’s writing in Titus 1:10-16, Paul then gives one simple piece of instruction. That is to teach sound doctrine. Titus was leading this group of new believers, and they were going to make an impact in Crete. Titus’ work was teaching the people God’s Word. His message to the believers focused onContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 2:1-10”

Bible Study: Titus 1:10-16

Paul has a sense of humor. Even in the middle of a lesson on ministry, Paul finds a way to use tongue in cheek humor to get his point across. He uses it to encourage Titus to know the people he is ministering to and the philosophies they hold. For present day pastors, it isContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 1:10-16”

Bible Study: Titus 1:5-9

How should Christian leaders behave and think? The pastoral epistles give lists that are foundational for the qualifications many churches places upon pastors. If we were to answer the question and summarize these qualifications in one word, it would be “blameless.” In fact, blameless is the first quality noted for bishops in Titus andContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 1:5-9”