Category Archives: Bible Study

The disciples were running scared and confused for the tomb of Jesus was empty.  It was as though all the teachings of Jesus had gone in one ear and out the other.  They needed help, and soon it would come to them.  Many times in our lives we come under those same conditions.  It isContinue reading “Helped by the Spirit”

Life is filled with many twists and turns.  The constant movement towards an unknown future brings uncertainty and fear.  Thankfully we are not alone.  The Holy Spirit is with us to guide us and lead us toward God. REMEMBER I TOLD YOU SO – John 16:4-6 The disciples were facing a brutal future.  Jesus preparedContinue reading “Being led through the world”

One of the greatest spiritual blessings that we have as Christians is the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.  We may not have face to face contact with Jesus as the twelve disciples had, but through the Spirit, Jesus dwells in us.  The truth that He shared, “I am with you alway, even unto theContinue reading “He abides”

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”

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”

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”

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”