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”
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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”
Bible Study: Titus 1:1-4
Titus is one of three letters known better as the Pastoral Epistles. The other two letters are both addressed to Timothy. It was written by the elder Paul to encourage the younger Titus. Titus was a pastor on the island of Crete. Paul leaves us instructions that are relevant to pastors and Christian leaders inContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 1:1-4”
Colossians 3:1-4, Bible Study
Where have you always wanted to go? Or, think back to a previous time when you travelled somewhere new and exciting. Did you find material on that place and read up on it? When you started packing, was it with excitement because of where you were going? Guess what? We are on our way toContinue reading “Colossians 3:1-4, Bible Study”
Colossians 2:16-23, Bible Study
If all we need is Christ, what about this other stuff? What is the purpose of the spiritual disciplines we are to observe? If they do not add to our salvation, what value do they have, if any? In Christ, we are complete. Religious practices are the outgrowth of our Christian experience. Colossians 2:16-23 “LetContinue reading “Colossians 2:16-23, Bible Study”
Colossians 2:11-15, Bible Study
What happens in salvation through Jesus Christ? Paul demonstrates to us what takes place in the believer, the new reality that they step into when they receive Christ. We must understand what Jesus will to a person that comes to Him in faith if we are to beware of trying to add to His work.Continue reading “Colossians 2:11-15, Bible Study”
