Titus – Living in Light of the Cross – 2011 – Canberra, AUS

The life of faith is a spiritual journey beginning at the moment of new birth (regeneration) through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, and continuing onward and upward from spiritual infancy—through the stages of spiritual growth— into maturity and beyond. I refer to it as the journey “from the cross to the crown.”

The little book of Titus, one of Paul’s “pastoral epistles,” provides a short-course on the life of faith. As we explore the great and timeless truth contained in this epistle, we will refer again and again to the “life of faith” and the journey “from the cross to the crown,” and to the many promises and provisions supplied by God in His matchless grace for those who choose to live in the light of the cross.

This was the subject of the Spring 2011 Conference in Canberra, Australia.

Gene Cunningham - October 16, 2009

The Transforming Power of Grace 3

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Psa 34:11-28 David praises God for his Grace in times when he acts foolishly. David's leadership draws a lesson out of the Abimelech incident. Spiritual leaders teach and exemplify sound doctrine so as to lead all classes of believers into sanctified living. Paul emphasizes purity for overseers (Act 20:17, Act 20:28, Act 20:32, Act 20:35). Paul saw himself as a servant of servants. Peter explains the elder role (1Pe 5:1-4). At the moment of salvation we are giving all blessings (Eph 1:3, Rom 5:1-2, 2Co 5:17) for the purpose of becoming more like him (Luk 9:23). We are priests (1Pe 2:5-9) to God as an intercessor for others. We have the ministry of reconciliation as ambassadors (2Co 5:14-21). Our spiritual gift has a ministry to others (1Co 12:4-7). Service means sacrifice. Elder has spiritual authority; this has to be established. Every husband is the elder of his home. Shepherd lays down his life for the flock. Overseers must have character (Tit 1:7-9). Danger of drifting away (Eph 4:1-32); Contrast is discerning good and evil (Heb 5:1-14).

Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]

Scripture References: Ephesians 1:3, Acts 20:35, Hebrews 5:1-14, Acts 20:32, Ephesians 4:1-32, Acts 20:28, Titus 1:7-9, Acts 20:17, Luke 9:23, Psalms 34:11-28, Romans 5:1-2