Charting Our Course
CHARTING OUR COURSE
On Sunday (1/5), gather with your church family on the first Sunday of the new year as we pause our study in Matthew to examine the Apostle Paul's letter to Titus (1:1-16).
Titus came to faith in Jesus Christ through the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Although his name is not mentioned in the Book of Acts, Paul's letters reveal that he was Titus's spiritual father and someone implicitly trusted to represent him and to confront complex challenges that the churches faced in their ministry in the shadow of the Roman Empire.
Paul sent Titus to the Island nation of Crete. It was a rough place that needed a mature man of God, full of the Holy Spirit, and the patience of Christ to deal with the many self-willed men who, even though they had come to Christ, were still spiritually immature and easily manipulated by the many false teachers that were already attempting to infiltrate the church with their false gospel and false doctrine.
Why did Paul choose Titus? The Bible doesn't explicitly state his reasons but spells out Paul's purpose in sending him. Titus was sent to Crete to "set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city" (1:5).
That task would prove almost insurmountable and would end with Titus leaving in frustration if he depended on himself rather than the Holy Spirit's power, wisdom, and presence.
Paul's letter to Titus set the course for him to follow and one for the church to gleam many precious promises and poignant truths as it ministers in the closing days of the church age.
These are days similar to Paul and Titus's time, in which many live according to their truths, being influenced by every fleshly whim that strikes their fancy and those false teachers who, after two thousand years, whose message has not changed.
While it may seem impossible to change people's hearts, as with Titus, the church can learn that God can and will cleanse and transform all who come to Him by faith.
My prayer is that the Holy Spirit will equip and encourage us to follow His instructions, which are still relevant, given to Titus. This will help us be a healthy, growing, and functional New Testament body of believers who minister for the Lord's good pleasure and are valuable instruments in His hands.
There are several worship opportunities: on-campus (10:00 a.m.), drive-in church (92.1fm), and online (Facebook and YouTube: Calvary Inverness).
Until He Comes,
Pastor
On Sunday (1/5), gather with your church family on the first Sunday of the new year as we pause our study in Matthew to examine the Apostle Paul's letter to Titus (1:1-16).
Titus came to faith in Jesus Christ through the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Although his name is not mentioned in the Book of Acts, Paul's letters reveal that he was Titus's spiritual father and someone implicitly trusted to represent him and to confront complex challenges that the churches faced in their ministry in the shadow of the Roman Empire.
Paul sent Titus to the Island nation of Crete. It was a rough place that needed a mature man of God, full of the Holy Spirit, and the patience of Christ to deal with the many self-willed men who, even though they had come to Christ, were still spiritually immature and easily manipulated by the many false teachers that were already attempting to infiltrate the church with their false gospel and false doctrine.
Why did Paul choose Titus? The Bible doesn't explicitly state his reasons but spells out Paul's purpose in sending him. Titus was sent to Crete to "set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city" (1:5).
That task would prove almost insurmountable and would end with Titus leaving in frustration if he depended on himself rather than the Holy Spirit's power, wisdom, and presence.
Paul's letter to Titus set the course for him to follow and one for the church to gleam many precious promises and poignant truths as it ministers in the closing days of the church age.
These are days similar to Paul and Titus's time, in which many live according to their truths, being influenced by every fleshly whim that strikes their fancy and those false teachers who, after two thousand years, whose message has not changed.
While it may seem impossible to change people's hearts, as with Titus, the church can learn that God can and will cleanse and transform all who come to Him by faith.
My prayer is that the Holy Spirit will equip and encourage us to follow His instructions, which are still relevant, given to Titus. This will help us be a healthy, growing, and functional New Testament body of believers who minister for the Lord's good pleasure and are valuable instruments in His hands.
There are several worship opportunities: on-campus (10:00 a.m.), drive-in church (92.1fm), and online (Facebook and YouTube: Calvary Inverness).
Until He Comes,
Pastor
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