CALVIN on the Use of SECULAR Sources In preparing to preach on Titus 1:10-16, I ran across an interest quote by John Calvin regarding Titus 1:12-13. In that passage, Paul quotes Epimenides, a Cretan poet 1:12-13. The quote reads: “One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, […]
William Edgar’s 4 Step Apologetic Method Westminster Professor of Apologetics William Edgar has written a book on apologetics called “Reasons of the Heart: Recovering Christian Persuasion” (2003). In one of the more helpful chapters he gives a four-step approach to apologetics which relies on “four apologetic realities.” He argues that, when these 4 realities are […]
1:9: God’s Grace to us in Sound Doctrine The Apostle Paul has told us that when we look for elders in a local church, we need those who “hold firm to the trustworthy word as it has been taught” (Titus 1:9). An elder must be qualified, a called man who is committed to the authority […]
1:6-8: God’s Grace to us in Shaping our Character In Titus 1:6-9, we are told what we are to look for in elders of a local church. Such individuals are to be “above reproach”, exemplify godly character in their marriage, family, life, and hold fast to the Bible (1:6-9). Yet, the qualities described for elders […]
1:5: God’s Grace to us in Ecclesiology Ecclesiology a theology of the church. What does the Bible teach about the church? What is the church? What is supposed to look like? Who leads it? All of these questions are matters of ecclesiology. In Titus 1:5 we see the pattern given in Scripture for the church […]
If the Holy Spirit is our Guide to the TRUTH, then why do Christians Disagree on Many Issues and Doctrines? (Guest post by Dan Tsouloufis) While it is true that Christians often disagree on secondary or peripheral issues (which can be challenging for sure), it is also true that most Christians do agree on the central, core […]
A Faith that is Accessible (Titus 1:4) Paul refers to Titus as being part of a “common faith” with him (Titus 1:4). Peter says that believers have a “faith of equal standing” with him in 1 Peter 1:1. Such a truth is the great equalizer for Christians. All Christians stand on equal ground as sinners […]
A Faith that Includes Eternal Life (Titus 1:2-3) Paul tells us that his ministry as an apostle is propelled by forward by “the hope of eternal life” (Titus 1:2). Eternal life can seem like a distant religious concept. An idea that we know is true but seems out of reach, out of touch with the […]
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Titus Sermon Series
TITUS SERMON SERIES Our church, Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville IL, just started a sermon series in the book of Titus. I’m looking forward to working through this letter and see how God uses it to shape, instruct, and encourage us. Here’s a link to the sermons: http://www.crossofchristfellowship.org/sermon-audio/ And Craig did a great job […]
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A Faith ROOTED in TRUTH
A Faith ROOTED in TRUTH (Titus 1:1) “What is truth?” said Pilate to Jesus on the day of his crucifixion. Such a question we hear in our culture. What is truth anyways? Can anyone actually possess it? Or are all truth-claims mere power-plays? The shocking claim of Christianity is that it tells us THE truth […]