In today's study, the apostle Paul instructs Titus to "avoid foolish disputes." He is speaking about profitless controversies. We remember that false teachers were influencing the churches on the island of Crete. There was a group called Judaizers, who demanded that Gentile Christians follow Jewish regulations. This teaching caused conflict amongst the people. Paul had instructed Titus to rebuke false teachers and to teach sound doctrine and good behavior. Let's join Pastor John right now in Titus chapter 3 as he explains further in his message A Closing Word on Relationships…

We live in a world where many people do not know God. The Bible tells us to, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." In Titus chapter 3, Paul reminds us of how believers are to behave while living in a non-Christian world. We remember that we, too, once lived in darkness – Paul says we were "foolish, disobedient and deceived." And then, what happened? God saved us! Let's join Pastor John right now as he speaks to us about our great salvation in the message Realities to Remember…

In the third chapter of Titus, the apostle Paul speaks about how believers are to conduct themselves in society. The Bible teaches that God ordains government. In the book of Romans, we read, "Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God." And, in our study today, Paul tells Titus to remind the believers in Crete to submit to the government, to be obedient, and do what is good. Let's join Pastor John right now as he explains further in the message Realities to Remember…

Today, Pastor John speaks to us about the lesson of the cross and God's grace. Titus 2, verse 11 says, "For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people." Note that the apostle Paul says God offers salvation to all people. The gospel message declares – that whoever believes in Him will not perish. The grace of God will then motivate us to live a godly life. Today, Pastor John shares more about these beautiful truths found in this passage in Titus chapter two. Let's join him right now with the message The Educating Power of Grace and Glory…

Today we come to one of the briefest passages in the New Testament that speaks about how the gospel truth relates to life. Paul tells us that it is by God's grace that salvation has appeared to all men. Now we say "no" to evil and live upright and godly lives. "While," Paul says, "We wait for the blessed hope--the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." Today, Pastor John shares glorious truths found in this passage from Titus chapter two. Let's join him right now with the message The Educating Power of Grace and Glory…

In chapter two of Titus, Paul addresses different groups of people within the congregation. Concerning men, he said, "Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience." Now addressing the women in the church, Paul says, "the older women, likewise, should be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things. Let's join Pastor John right now as he continues with the message Adorning the Doctrine of God…

In chapter two of Titus, we consider not only sound doctrine but good character and how the two work together. We remember the verse from Matthew's gospel that says, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." The Lord wants the understanding of His Word to be on display in our very lives. Pastor John speaks to us today about living to beautify the doctrine. Let's join him right now as he explains further in the message Adorning the Doctrine of God…

Paul warned about the dangers of the false teachers, saying, "For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others." At this time, a group called Judiazers demanded that Gentile Christians follow Jewish regulations. Paul told Titus, "They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money." Paul dared to confront false teaching with strong words. Today, Pastor John teaches from Titus chapter one, with the message Facing the False Teachers.Let's join him right now…

On the Island of Crete, some false teachers were leading many astray. As God's people, we should be able to recognize and refute false teaching. In the book of Acts, we read about the Bereans who "received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true." Oh, what a great example to us – the Bereans searched the scriptures daily. As we do this, God's Word becomes ingrained in our hearts and minds. Let's join Pastor John right now, in Titus chapter one with the message Facing the False Teachers…

Writing to Titus, Paul said, "For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you." Paul charged Titus with these two tasks: set things in order and appoint elders in the church. False teachers were influencing the churches; therefore, they needed strong spiritual leadership. Just as in Paul's day, the church still needs faithful men who follow the Lord. Today, Pastor John speaks about the biblical qualifications of an elder that we read about in Titus chapter one. Let's join him right now, with the message The Marks of a Spiritual Leader…