Titus – Living in Light of the Cross – 2011 – Canberra, AUS
The life of faith is a spiritual journey beginning at the moment of new birth (regeneration) through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, and continuing onward and upward from spiritual infancy—through the stages of spiritual growth— into maturity and beyond. I refer to it as the journey “from the cross to the crown.”
The little book of Titus, one of Paul’s “pastoral epistles,” provides a short-course on the life of faith. As we explore the great and timeless truth contained in this epistle, we will refer again and again to the “life of faith” and the journey “from the cross to the crown,” and to the many promises and provisions supplied by God in His matchless grace for those who choose to live in the light of the cross.
This was the subject of the Spring 2011 Conference in Canberra, Australia.
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Believer in Christ is illustrated by Noah and his family in the Ark (1Pe 3:20). Positional truth (Rom 5:1-2, Rom 6:5) is based on a finished work (Joh 19:30) "having been justified". 4 points on the cross: (Left) "Past" redemption; (Top) Propitiation -- God is statisfied; (Right) "Future" Reconciliation (Rom 5:6-8); (Bottom) Believer -- Justified (Rom 5:12). "we have peace" This possession, our "peace with God" relates to our standing (Eph 1:6, Rom 8:1). "because of our Lord Jesus Christ". The greatest gift the King can give is being in presence (Heb 10:10-14), "by Him we have access by faith into this Grace wherein we stand" (Eph 2:18, Eph 3:12, Heb 4:4, Heb 4:16).
Romans 12 and specifically Rom 12:1-2 is a pivot point between the doctrinal section and application of the book. This series methodically uses this passage to outline aspects or doctrines of the christian life -- God's provision and our prospect. Our lives can be acceptable to God if we progress on the path He intends. Living Sacrifice presents 12 doctrines: (1) redeeming time; (2) standing (positional truth); (3) self-presentation - availability; (4) approval; (5) service; (6) provision; (7) spiritual warfare; (8) conformity; (9) spiritual advance; (10) renewal; (11) divine guidance; (12) abundant life.