Read 2Timothy 4:9-16

As Paul readies himself for his impending martyrdom, he calls upon Timothy to join him in the hour of the valley of the shadow of death. It has perhaps less to do with Paul’s need of assurance, and more to encourage, warn, and strengthen Timothy for the kingdom work after Paul is gone.

Read Romans 15:1-13

We have all heard the old idiom [from 1626AD], “in essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” I propose a fourth line, with all people, Christ-likeness [or Christ’s personality]”. With all that can be said about exercising our Liberty of Conscience, Christ-likeness is the highest goal and glory. And what is revealed in Romans 15:1-13, is the great truth, “even Christ did not please himself.” Can we say the same about our exercise of liberty in Christ? Have we attached more importance to serving ourselves, than serving Christ and his body - the Church?

Read Romans 14:13-23

This is the second message on the issue of “Liberty of Conscience” and the biblical principles that govern our exercise of our coonscience. Contrary to popular thought, we are not “free” to exercise our conscience as we may think, but are to exercise it in a generous supply of love for one another. If truth be told, more often than not, the exercise of our conscience is not so much informed by Scripture as it is by personal preference and/or convictions. Here are for Laws of Love to help guide us.

Read Romans 14:1-12

This message is longer than normal, but dealing with the crucial matter of the exercise of our conscience, especially when that liberty conflicts with other Christians. If we believe and confess that God alone is lord of our conscience, then we must look to His lordship, and the law He lays out for us in respect of our conduct and liberty of our conscience. Romans 14:1-12 gives us at least four laws concerning the exercise of our conscience.

Read Titus 3:1-8

In John 8:34-36 Jesus speaks about his grace that brings us freedom from the slavery of sin, and if the Son has set you free, you are free indeed. But free to do what? You are free to live godly in Christ Jesus. Paul addresses this freedom, and points us to the godliness we are given over to in Titus 3:1-3. It is set in contrast to what were once were without Christ, and which the ungodly are yet enslaved to.

Read Romans 11:25-36

Paul sets before us perhaps the greatest mystery and concern regarding God’s electing purposes: how come so few Jewish people have yet to respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ? His answer, unimaginable grace is yet waiting to be poured out on Israel. The concern = that we who have been engrafted in do not become ignorant and conceited because we have believed where others haven’t. Paul reveals why he has such confidence “All Israel will be saved”; because God’selecting grace is irrevocable, and God’s mercy is unfailing.

Read Titus 1:1-9 with Isaiah 60:1-9

When it comes to being assured of the hope of eternal life and the persevering grace of God, the foundation and confidence of this rests upon God’s promise, plan, and proclaiming authority in the covenant of grace. Every single blessing and promise of grace is sealed to us by the atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Read Romans 11:11-24

The saving grace of our God, and his electing purposes are a mystery for us to truly comprehend, yet in saying that, God remains faithful to his covenant of grace. As we learn more about election and grace, we realize we have nothing to boast in concerning our hand in our salvation; it is all of God.

Read Titus 1:1-4

In this introductory message to Titus, we see Paul expressing his identity in Christ as a bondservant and apostle, affirming that Christ is both his Lord, and the one who has given him authority to write to Titus and the Church at Crete. In this letter Paul gives some of the most concise, yet deep confession of faith the church is to lay hold of concerning eternal life.

Read Romans 11:1-10

Understanding Election [God’s foreknowledge and predestining grace] helps us to hope confidently in God’s promises and work of salvation in the world. Even with disobedient stubborn stiff-necked Israel, God’s saving work was not frustrated, but fulfilled “according to the election of grace.” Christ Jesus will save His people from their sins!