John’s primary PURPOSE is that believers will enter and maintain fellowship with God, with the RESULT of inner joy.“That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that our joy may be full … These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may [continue to] believe in the name of the Son of God.” 1Jo 1:3-4; 1Jo 5:13 (emphasis added)
This compilation of notes represents the truths found in the Epistle of First John.
Gene Cunningham - February 3, 2003
Titus #5
God's authority is revealed in election - God chose Jesus Christ, and ordained that all who believe in Him would share in His glory, character. 1st five verses: Tit 1:2 God's veracity; Tit 1:3 God's timing; Tit 1:4 God's plan; Tit 1:5 God's organization: has an objective - salvation (Luk 19:10); has a policy - Grace; has Authority (Rom 13:1-7). Divine institutions: (1) volition; (2) marriage; (3) family; (4) government. Paul uses a Divine principle in setting up churches (1Co 14:33, Tit 1:5). Paul left Titus in Crete to fix several authority issues. Titus was to pick an overseer: husband focused on one wife - not polygamous (Tit 1:6-9).
Scripture References: Romans 13:1-7, Luke 19:10, Titus 1:5, Titus 1:4, Titus 1:3, Titus 1:6-9, Titus 1:2, Titus 1:5
From Series: "Titus - 2007"
The Apostle Paul wrote to Titus a student of his who became a pastor regarding faith knowledge and hope.