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[[:encoded, "We are called into community with people who may look and think differently than us. Through this unity, the gospel is spread. In Titus 3:9-11, Paul calls us into unity."]]

[[:encoded, "In Titus 3:1-8, Paul lays out the Christian standard. This standard lays out how a Christian should live in a non-Christian community. Christians should be obedient, peaceable, considerate, gentle, and loving. God showed us mercy, so we too should show mercy to others. Christians need to be a force for good and show the love of Jesus in their communities."]]

[[:encoded, "Paul makes a compelling argument for the pursuit of godliness in Titus 2:11-15. We should pursue a life of godliness because the grace of God has appeared and offers salvation to all people. Because our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good."]]

[[:encoded, "Paul gives an in depth list of characteristics that should be present in a Christian's life. This sermon covers those from Titus 2:1 to Titus 2:8. In this passage, Paul is speaking specifically to older men in the church in Crete. Although this is directed at older men, these traits should be sought by all Christians."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus speaks to the woman at the well in John 4:1-26."]]

[[:encoded, "This week we pickup in Titus 1:10-16. Paul rebukes the addition of extra religious rules, teachings, and ideas being added to the gospel message. He does this so that the the church might have sound faith, and understand that purity can not be found through human rules."]]

We look forward just a little bit in Titus to see how God calls mature women to be examples for younger women in the church.

[[:encoded, "In Titus 1:5-9, the requirements for eldership in the church are covered thoroughly. We can apply these attributes in our own lives to reflect Jesus in our community."]]

In Titus 1:5-9, the requirements for eldership in the church are covered thoroughly. We can apply these attributes in our own lives to reflect Jesus in our community.

[[:encoded, "Join us in a verse by verse study in the book of Titus. This week will serve as an introduction and overview of the entire book starting with Titus 1:1."]]