Have you ever stood in great need of comfort and encouragement? If so, you know that in time of affliction, there is no thought or word that has deeper meaning, nor any possession of greater value, than that of effective and genuine comfort. The objective of this study is to equip us to have the assurance that there is comfort available, and to know how to be comforted, as well as how to be a comfort to others in the fires of affliction.

Beauty For Ashes – Florida 2010

Gene Cunningham - February 3, 2003

Titus #7

Titus #7

Titus was authority oriented and sent to Crete because of issues there (Tit 1:5, Tit 1:10-13). The pastor's primary task is to teach the word (Tit 1:9). "vain talkers" refers to speaking without content (1Ti 1:6-7). "Deceivers" lead the mind away from the Bible. Examples of people that illustrate Cretians (Num 16:1-50, Jud 1:11, Jer 5:30-31, Jer 20:11, Phi 3:18-19). Deceivers don't accept authority (2Jo 1:7-11, 3Jo 1:9-11). Spiritual authority is unlike others; not like a father or coach or military officer or policeman. Discipline is simply turned over to God. The Word is actually the authority. What do you do with Cretians? "Reprove them severely, that they may be sound in the faith" (Tit 1:13).

Scripture References: Jeremiah 5:30-31, Jude 1:11, Titus 1:13, Numbers 16:1-50, John 1:9-11, Titus 1:9, John 1:7-11, Titus 1:10-13, Philippians 3:18-19, Titus 1:5, Jeremiah 20:11

From Series: "Titus - 2007"

The Apostle Paul wrote to Titus a student of his who became a pastor regarding faith knowledge and hope.

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