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Gene Cunningham lead a men’s study at the Cross and Spurs Cowboy Church on Saturday, February 21, 2015. He also gave the message “Courage According to the Savior” on Sunday morning at the church.
Gene Cunningham - February 3, 2003
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: John 1:7-11, Titus 1:10-13, Philippians 3:18-19, Titus 1:5, Jeremiah 20:11, Jeremiah 5:30-31, Jude 1:11, Titus 1:13, Numbers 16:1-50, John 1:9-11, Titus 1:9
From Series: "Titus - 2007"
The Apostle Paul wrote to Titus a student of his who became a pastor regarding faith knowledge and hope.