Titus 3;1-11

Titus 3;1-11


Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work. To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared; Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of Eternal Life.

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

Amen
 
Thanks for sharing.

This is a great example of when reading the entire context of the Book of Titus we get a clearer picture of the circumstances, players and purpose.

We are told that it is Paul who wrote or had wrote this letter written (Titus 1:1). It is written to Titus (Titus 1:4).

We can ask then who was Titus? Titus is referred to in 2 Corinthians, Galatians, 2 Timothy and here in Titus. Titus was special to Paul, who treated him as a son in the faith. He great responsibilities on the Isle of Crete not in just one church, but many. Paul wanted him to ordain elders, church overseers (Titus 1). Titus was also to teach God's elect in these various churches (Titus 2).

So, Chapter 3 is general instructions to Titus on what should be taught by him in the various churches and those he would ordain.
 
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