Monthly Archives: March 2012

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, (Titus 3:1) There was a time when being subject to rulers and authorities meant mostly that Christians should obey … Continue reading →

These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. (Titus 2:15-1) This verse does not mean Paul is finished with his list of lessons for the churches of Crete.  … Continue reading →

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed … Continue reading →

Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them, and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every … Continue reading →

Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good.  In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be … Continue reading →

Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the … Continue reading →

Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. (Titus 2:3) My first thought when reading this passage is that the … Continue reading →

Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. (Titus 2:2) Paul seems to shift here from church leadership to the more general subject of Christian character.  But is … Continue reading →

You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1) Remember, the chapter and verse divisions in the Bible are man-made.  This statement goes well with everything else Paul has just said in reference to rebuking false teachers.  … Continue reading →

They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him.They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. (Titus 1:16) Wow!  On occasion in the scriptures Paul is tactful, and when needed, full of compassion.  Not this … Continue reading →