Category: Titus

Paul’s closing statements encourage Christ-followers to be a good example for outsiders.

Its always good to remember where you came from. This helps us stay tender toward those who are not yet Christ-followers.

God offers his grace and salvation- not because we are good but because he is good.

Lost people act lost. Spiritually immature people act immature.

Be patient and point to Jesus, remembering what he saved you out of.

There is great wisdom and instruction here, especially dealing with outsiders.

Father, its only by your grace that you reached out to me, an outsider, and adopted me into the family. I am eternally grateful!

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Paul gives a snapshot of Christian living.

There are specific bits of encouragement for a variety of people.

God has expectations for his people- and for a reason. God equips his people to carry out his mission. Unequipped, unwilling to be transformed = not interested or able to be on mission with God.

Our character will either help or hinder us being on mission with God.

Proclaim these things as I put them to practice in my own life.

There is much wisdom from this chapter that needs to be lived and practiced.

Father God, thank you for changing be where I need to be changed for your glory. Help me be obedient clay and usable in your hand.

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Paul writes a letter to Titus to encourage him to help organize his young church with proper leadership.

The original recipient of this letter was Titus, who was likely please and encouraged to receive this word from his mentor, Paul.

God has expectations for church leaders.

Rejection of truth leads to all sorts of unholy character traits.

Be faithful in the power of the Holy Spirit!

Verse 10 speaks of “rebellious people” and the instruction to “rebuke them sharply” in verse 13.

Father, thank you for equipping your church. Help us to be faithful where you have planted us.

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