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Titus 2:1-15

Contents: Pastoral work of a true minister.

Characters: Christ, Paul, Titus.

Conclusion: The ministers of Christ should discharge their duties with faithfulness, being careful to teach only such truths as are emphasized by God's Word, and dividing to each person, according to their age, and condition in life, those special portions of the truth designed for their particular spiritual needs. Let all considerations of the Gospel be ever linked to those foundation truths, the grace of God in our Lord Jesus Christ, the sanctified life through Him and the blessed hope of His return.

Key Word: Sound doctrine, Titus 2:1; Titus 2:15.

Strong Verses: Titus 2:7; Titus 2:11; Titus 2:12; Titus 2:13; Titus 2:14.

Striking Facts: Titus 2:11-13. We have in Titus 2:12; Titus 2:13, the A B C's of the school of grace. The Gospel of grace teaches us (1) to leave the old life (2) to live the new life (3) to look for that blessed hope, the glorious appearing of Christ.

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  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

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  • Combined Bible Commentary

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  • The Biblical Illustrator

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  • William Burkitt's Expository Notes

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