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Eleven Marks of Mature Elders: Titus 1:5–9, Part 4
What do the various elder qualifications mean, and where can we go to learn more about them? Each is rooted to Scripture and crucial for pastors.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
One Wife, Faithful Children: Titus 1:5–9, Part 3
In Paul’s list of elder qualifications, does “husband of one wife” mean “never remarried” — and does “his children are faithful” mean they must be Ch…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
A Pastor’s Family Life Should Not Sully the Church: Titus 1:5–9, Part 2
An elder’s ability to lead his family reflects more than his ability to lead the church — it reflects how outsiders will view the church itself.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Healthy Churches Exist for Life and Godliness: Titus 1:5–9, Part 1
What task could be so important that an apostle would leave behind a trusted friend to see it accomplished? For Paul, it was establishing leaders in …
5 months ago
Who Was Titus? Titus 1:1–4, Part 9
Paul had a trusted messenger all over the Roman Empire, grounded in the same faith and so dear to him that he called him his child. Who was this Titu…
5 months ago
Eternal Life Was Manifested as the Word: Titus 1:1–4, Part 8
When Paul talks about the hope of eternal life, he considers the word a crucial ingredient — but does he mean the word he preached or the Word who be…
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Was Eternal Life Promised Before Time? Titus 1:1–4, Part 7
Before the beginning of time, God promised eternal life — and not only that, but he planned everything it would take to bring about his purposes.
5 months, 1 week ago
Hope for Eternal Life Is the Basis of Godliness: Titus 1:1–4, Part 6
What can hold up our faith, deepen our knowledge, and set free our godliness so that it overflows to others? Only the hope of eternal life.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Paul’s Aim: Faith Leading to Truth and Godliness: Titus 1:1–4, Part 5
How does internal godliness reveal itself? For the elect, the knowledge of the truth can’t help but produce good works.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Do You Use ‘The Elect’ as a Normal Name for Christians? Titus 1:1–4, Part 4
With boldness and delight, the New Testament talks about God’s people as elect from before the foundation of the world. Why don’t we talk that way mo…
5 months, 3 weeks ago