Text: 1 Peter 1:13-21

God's Holiness Demonstrated (1 Peter 1:13-21)

- Our mindset is driven by the Gospel (v. 13a). - Our hope is fueled by grace with an eternal perspective (v. 13b). - Our holiness is produced by the One who is holy (vv. 14-16). - Our conduct is empowered by Christ and His atoning work (vv. 17-21).

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Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Isaiah 6:1-9

God's Holiness Defined

• "The primary meaning of holy is separate. It comes from an ancient word that means to cut or to separate." (Sproul)
• God's holiness carries the idea of transcendence, moral perfection, and majestic splendor.

God's Holiness Displayed (Isaiah 6:1-5)

• God's holiness governs all His attributes and points to all His works.
• God's holiness is seen in the superlative: He is supreme in His perfection and greatness.
• God's holiness exposes our unworthiness.

Drew Erickson preaches from Romans 1:13-3:27. He walks through the power, righteousness, and wisdom of God revealed in the Gospel to guilty sinners. We receive the righteousness of God through faith as we are justified through Christ's redemption.

Text: Titus 1:10-16

The Exposure of Gospel Opponents (Titus 1:10-13a)

• We must detect their expanding infiltration within the church.
• We must recognize their ungodly character.
• We must silence them by removing their platform, overpowering them with truth, and giving ourselves to holy living. (MacArthur)

The Response to Gospel Opponents (Titus 1:13b-14)

• Their teaching must be reproved, so they can repent.
• Their teaching must be rejected, so it will not damage the church.

The Verdict on Gospel Opponents (Titus 1:15-16)

• The internal evaluation of their hearts: Defiled minds and consciences
• The external evaluation of their actions: Profession without practice

Travis Thompson preaches from Hebrews 1:1-4 on Christ's supremacy.

Text: Titus 1:10-16

The Exposure of Gospel Opponents (Titus 1:10-13a)

• We must detect their expanding infiltration within the church.
• We must recognize their ungodly character.
• We must silence them by removing their platform, overpowering them with truth, and giving ourselves to holy living. (MacArthur)

Text: Titus 1:5-9

The Charge to Appoint Christlike Elders (Titus 1:5)

• The New Testament uses three words to refer to the same leadership office: Elder, Overseer, and Pastor.
• Titus was charged with identifying, appointing, and equipping elders to lead the church.

The Character to Aspire to in Christlike Elders (Titus 1:6)

• An elder is above reproach.
• An elder is faithfully devoted to his wife.

The Conduct to Aim for in Christlike Elders (Titus 1:6-9)

• An elder shepherds his children in godliness.
• An elder is not driven to serve self or substances.
• An elder is driven to serve others and seek after holiness.
• An elder demonstrates a steadfast commitment to God's Word.

Text: Titus 1:5-7

The Charge to Appoint Christlike Elders (Titus 1:5)

• The New Testament uses three words to refer to the same leadership office: Elder, Overseer, and Pastor.
• Titus was charged with identifying, appointing, and equipping elders to lead the church.

The Character to Aspire to in Christlike Elders (Titus 1:6)

• An elder is above reproach.
• An elder is faithfully devoted to his wife.

The Conduct to Aim for in Christlike Elders (Titus 1:6-9)

• An elder shepherds his children in godliness.
• An elder is not driven to serve self or substances.

Text: Titus 1:5-6

The Charge to Appoint Christlike Elders (Titus 1:5)

• The New Testament uses three words to refer to the same leadership office: Elder, Overseer, and Pastor.
• Titus was charged with identifying, appointing, and equipping elders to lead the church.

The Character to Aspire in Christlike Elders (Titus 1:6)

• An elder is a man who is above reproach.
• An elder is a man who is faithfully devoted to his wife.
• An elder is a man who shepherds his children in godliness.