Friday, 22 June 2018

…to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. Titus 3:2

Paul’s words here continue the previous verse. They are words to Titus concerning instruction that he is to give to all in the congregation. He had just instructed him to tell “them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work.” He now adds to that with, “to speak evil of no one.”

The Greek reads, “to not blaspheme anyone.” As he has just been speaking of rulers, the idea probably is meant towards them first.… Read the rest

Thursday, 21 June 2018

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, Titus 3:1

“Them” here is referring to all in the congregation. It is inclusive of all of the categories mentioned in Chapter 2 – older men, older women, young women, young men, and bondservants.… Read the rest

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. Titus 2:15

Chapter 2 ends with a note similar to the opening of the chapter –

v.1 – But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine:
v. 15 – Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority.… Read the rest

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

…who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. Titus 2:14

The words, “who gave Himself for us,” are speaking of “our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” of the previous verse.… Read the rest

Monday, 18 June 2018

…looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, Titus 2:13

Paul has just said that God’s salvation has appeared to all men. This then teaches us how to live in this present age. But the reason for the proper living isn’t just based on this life.… Read the rest