Monday, November 23, 2009

Titus 1:1

Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began 3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior;

Truth:
  • Paul's letter is intended to build faith and knowledge
  • Knowledge (of truth) "accords" with godliness (what's the correlation? produces? comes along with?)
  • God never lies (AMEN!!)
  • Eternal life was promised long ago, manifested in Paul's preaching (w/ perfect timing)
  • Paul is a servant, apostle, and commanded by Jesus to preach the word (re: eternal life)
Application:
  • Expect faith and knowledge (and godliness) from reading this letter.
  • Read (and live) "in hope of eternal life" - set my mind on things above...
  • In Paul's letter(s) is an explanation of truth that existed before ages began - be thankful and in awe.

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