First and Second Peter are grouped in what are called the General Epistles, written to the Church at large. The theme of First Peter is the refining and growth potential in our sufferings, 1Pe 1:3, 1Pe 1:6; 1Pe 2:2. This epistle was written to believers scattered by persecution throughout Asia Minor (1 Pe 1:1). The date was circa 64-65 A.D.—the beginning of Nero’s persecutions. First Peter is the best known and loved of these epistles, called by E.J. Goodspeed, “One of the most moving pieces of persecution literature.” This epistle is written to suffering believers, and is styled by Isaac Walton as, “affectionate, loving, lowly, and humble.” This epistle conveys an intense expectation of the Lord’s return as seen in 1Pe 1:5, 1Pe 1:7, 1Pe 1:13, 1Pe 2:12, 1Pe 4:13, 1Pe 4:17, 1Pe 5:1, 1Pe 5:4.
Gene Cunningham - October 16, 2009
The Transforming Power of Grace 2
Paul increasingly thought of himself as lower and lower. Gospel is a message of truth about Jesus Christ from God. God is known through the person of Jesus Christ. We possess the righteousness of Jesus Christ (Eph 1:6, 2Co 5:21). If you have trusted Christ you are His elect (Tit 1:1). The driving force in Paul's life was love for God (2Co 5:14-15). Does the love of Christ compel us? God the savior (Tit 1:3-4, Tit 2:10, Tit 2:13, Tit 3:4, Tit 3:6). Paul committed to Titus the Gospel (Tit 1:5). There are three gospel summaries in Titus: (1) Redemption is a plan of God the Father (Tit 1:1-4); (2) The Gospel is the work of the Son (Tit 2:11-14, Gal 6:14); (3) The Gospel is the power of Holy Spirit (Tit 3:4-7). It's easy to be deceived by false teachers. Ministry relates to authority and order. There's a demand of character. It requires a one-woman man with faithful children. Elders, overseer ("bishop"), and shepherd (Tit 1:5 Tit 1:7).
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
Scripture References: Titus 1:5, Titus 3:4, Titus 3:4-7, Titus 2:13, Galatians 6:14, Titus 2:10, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 1:3-4, Titus 1:1-4, Titus 1:1, Titus 1:5, Titus 1:7, Ephesians 1:6, Titus 3:6
From Series: "Titus - The Transforming Power of Grace - Uniontown PA 2009"
This series was given in October 2009 in Uniontown PA.