TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:1 Paul again describes “gospel living.” This time he emphasizes interaction with unbelievers. In general, the qualities encouraged here are in contrast to the description of the false teachers in Titus 1:10. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0... [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:2 PERFECT COURTESY is a good translation of an often misunderstood word which literally means “meekness/gentleness.” ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:3 As in Titus 2:11, Paul explains how his encouragements to godly living (Titus 3:1) are based on the gospel. This gospel statement highlights the ethical and practical changes that grace produces. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=imag... [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:4 GOODNESS AND LOVING KINDNESS stand in stark contrast to the description of lost humanity in v. Titus 3:3. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:5 Salvation comes BY THE WASHING OF REGENERATION AND RENEWAL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Some have understood this as saying that baptism (“the washing”) causes salvation. However, in this context human deeds are clearly less important (NOT BECAUSE OF WORKS) than God’s taking the initi... [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:8 Again note the emphasis on GOOD WORKS as a mark of believers (compare Titus 1:16; Titus 2:14; Titus 3:1). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:9 The Problem Restated: False Teachers. Paul returns to the problem of false teachers. Thus, the discussion of gospel living (Titus 2:1) is followed by discussion of those who claim to believe this gospel but fail to live it out. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagNam... [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:10 HAVE NOTHING MORE TO DO WITH HIM. The NT is clear about seeking the repentance of such sinners. It is equally clear that refusal to change eventually shows that one is not in Christ and therefore must be excluded from the Christian community (see also 1 Corinthians 5:1). ⇐... [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:12 Closing Encouragement. Paul closes with travel plans and greetings. Even these items echo the letter’s main points. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:13 SPEED... ON THEIR WAY; SEE THAT THEY LACK NOTHING shows Paul’s concern that fellow missionaries be adequately supported. ZENAS is not mentioned elsewhere in the NT. APOLLOS is undoubtedly the popular speaker mentioned in Acts 1:1 and 1 Corinthians 1:1 (Acts 18:24; Acts 19:1;... [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:14 One last time Paul stresses GOOD WORKS. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS—NOTE ON TITUS 3:15 GRACE BE WITH YOU ALL. Paul’s letter, though written primarily to Titus, will be read to the entire congregation. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]