And who is the one who overcomes the world, but He who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1Jo 5:4–5
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: Luke 19:10, Titus 1:5, Titus 1:4, Titus 1:3, Titus 1:6-9, Titus 1:2, Titus 1:5, Romans 13:1-7
From Series: "Titus - 2007"
The Apostle Paul wrote to Titus a student of his who became a pastor regarding faith knowledge and hope.