Message Take Aways:

1. In his address to Titus, Paul recognized that his entire ministry was founded upon the preaching of the Gospel and the teaching of sound doctrine, reminding us of the importance of faithfully relying upon the Word of God as His ambassadors—“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” Mark 16:15

2. Paul set forth clear attributes to identify those qualified to be elders in the church at Crete, and we would do well to observe and uphold these same standards within the church today—“For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.” 1 Corinthians 14:33

3. While Titus received a specific assignment to rebuke and correct within Crete, every believer likewise bears the responsibility to stand boldly for the word of God and truth of the Gospel wherever they are called—“always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” 1 Peter 3:15