One Year Journey Through the New Testament
Titus 2
Welcome to our journey through the New Testament!
Qualities of a Sound Church
1 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: 2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience; 3 the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things—4 that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.
9 Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.
(Titus 2:1–10, NKJV)
Points to Ponder:
- Paul instructed Titus as he had Timothy in many ways. He told Titus to speak sound doctrine, and how to exhort each gender and age group. He also spoke to the marital relationship and its roles.
- Paul also told Titus how to address servants in their relationships with their supervisors.
Trained by Saving Grace
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 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.
15 Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
(Titus 2:11–15, NKJV)
Points to Ponder:
- God’s salvific grace was the subject of the message Titus should preach. He gave him several points to lift up to those under his care and ministry.
- Deny sinful or lustful living and thinking. Live soberly. Be godly people. Look for the coming of the Lord. Lift up the life and work of Christ.
- He summed up the chapter by instructing Titus to speak these things, exhort the people, and rebuke sinful behavior. He told him not to allow anyone to despise him because of his youth.
- Paul is teaching Titus to be a bold leader, declaring the gospel, and leading with integrity. These are things we could all take to heart as we work in the kingdom.
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All Scriptures from New King James Version unless otherwise noted.
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