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Titus 3

Ryan Provines
07/09/23 - Podcast

And now, a minute with the Word…

Paul instructed Titus to show proper conduct to those in authority through obedience and expression of the will to do every good work. Also, he told Titus to instruct the people to refrain from speaking evil of anyone. They were to be peaceful, gentle, and humble to everyone they meet.  Paul mentioned in Titus Chapter 3 that he and others were foolish and disobedient to an extent in the past. He said that they served their various lusts and earthly pleasures while living in envy and hating others. He also reminded Titus that through salvation, they were saved to God’s kindness, mercy, and love through the washing of regeneration and the renewing from the Holy Spirit.  The apostle Paul reminded Titus that those who believed in God should be careful to maintain their good works. It was a message that he stressed because it deserved faithfulness and constant affirmation. Titus was also advised to avoid engaging in any foolish disputes, contentions, useless genealogies and arguments concerning the law. Anyone who disagreed with the law, Paul instructed, should be rejected after two warnings.  The epistle concludes with Paul’s personal remarks and final instructions for Titus. He asked Titus to meet him at Nicopolis upon the arrival of Tychicus and Artemas. He also asked Titus to help Apollos and Zenas prepare for their trip and to send them on their way with haste. As a reminder, Paul instructs him to maintain good works and meet his urgent needs so they may be fruitful.