Tit 1:1 the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, Titus Paul writing to Titus Titus in Crete Gives Instructions (set in order what remains – elders – teaching) Tit 1:1 the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,  

Elders   Tit 1:7 For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward, ….. (9) holding fast the faithful word ….. so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.

Rebellious Men   Tit 1:10 For there are many rebellious men, ……. (16) They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed.

Titus The Tale of Two Men Both profess to know God   Both profess to know God Both inside the church Elders’ deeds confirm the truth Rebellious Men deny God by deeds Battle is for actions of believers and hence their witness Question: Which one do you resemble most?

Whole and healthy instruction Speak Sound Doctrine   Tit 2:1 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. Whole and healthy instruction Instructions for character and behavior of men, women, bond servants Job Description of Believer

Theology of Titus 2   Tit 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,(12) instructing us to deny ... to live ... (13) looking for ... the appearing of ... Christ Jesus, (14) who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Question What are the good deeds in your life?  

Relationship to authorities and all men Ready for every good deed Titus 3 - Reminders   Relationship to authorities and all men Ready for every good deed Once were foolish ourselves

Theology of Titus 3   Tit 3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, (5) He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, (6) whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, (7) so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Profitable and Unprofitable   Tit 3:8 This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men. (9) But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

Reject Rebellious   Tit 3:10 Reject a factious man after a first and second warning, (11) knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned.

Paul Final Instruction Question: Are you focused and working?   Tit 3:14 Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful. Question: Are you focused and working?

Jesus in Sermon on the Mount Mat 5:16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven  

People of Titus Elders Rebellious Men Believers  

Elders Above reproach God’s Steward Qualifications Job Description  

Elder Tit 1:7 For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, (8) but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, (9) holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.  

Rebellious Men Described – Titus Empty talkers, deceivers, critical of people, pay attention to myths and men, turn from the truth, defiled, unbelieving, detestable, disobedient, worthless for any good deed, factious, warped, sinful, self-condemned  

Rebellious Men Described – Jude marked out for condemnation, ungodly, turn grace of God into licentiousness, deny Jesus Christ, defile the flesh, reject authority, revile angelic majesties and things they do not understand, gone way of Cain, without fear, caring for themselves, doubly dead, black darkness reserved forever for them, prophesied about, worldly minded, and devoid of the Spirit.  

Rebellious Men NOT SAVED 1 John 6:10 By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother  

contradict, empty talkers, teach things Rebellious Men Techniques– Titus contradict, empty talkers, teach things they should not, have prophets, pay attention to myths and men, profess to know God, create controversies…. strife…..disputes  

stay hidden, feast among you, deny Christ, without fear, Rebellious Men Techniques– Jude stay hidden, feast among you, deny Christ, without fear, grumblers, fault finders, speak arrogantly, flattering, seek to gain advantage  

upset whole families, sordid gain, controversies, strife, disputes. Rebellious Men Results upset whole families, sordid gain, controversies, strife, disputes. speculation rather than furthering, ruin, spreads like gangrene, many will follow, malign the way of truth, create factions  

Rebellious Men Success Churches Implode Blur Witness of church Hurt believers  

Rebellious Men – Elder Response Refute - Confront - Ignore Battle within church Elder oversees battle Refute - Confront - Ignore  

Rebellious Men - Parable Mat 13:24-30 Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. (25) "But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went away. (26) "But when the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the tares became evident also. (27) "The slaves of the landowner came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?'  

Rebellious Men - Parable (28) "And he said to them, 'An enemy has done this!' The slaves *said to him, 'Do you want us, then, to go and gather them up?' (29) "But he *said, 'No; for while you are gathering up the tares, you may uproot the wheat with them. (30) 'Allow both to grow together until the harvest; and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather up the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them up; but gather the wheat into my barn."'"  

Rebellious Men – Our Response JESUS HAS IT ALL UNDER CONTROL!!! Our role – love all Employ - James 4:7 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.  

Some say – Can go it alone God is God of Order Believer’s Decision Some say – Can go it alone God is God of Order Believer called to be subject to elder Need to join church – submit to elders  

Believer’s Decision God’s way – Protection Other way – Rebellion Solution to Hurt Forgiveness Walk in Light  

Elder to “speak things fitting for sound doctrine” Believers Elder to “speak things fitting for sound doctrine” Whole and Healthy Instruction Job Description of Believer  

Older Men Tit 2:2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.  

Young Men Tit 2:6 Likewise urge the young men to be sensible;  

Older Women Tit 2:3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, (4) so that they may encourage the young women  

Young Women Tit 2:4 … young women to love their husbands, to love their children, (5) to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.  

Women – Subject to husband Need To Examine Self First Marriage Women – Subject to husband Men – Honoring wife Marriage Under Attack Need To Examine Self First  

Bond Servants Tit 2:9 Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, (10) not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.  

Reminders Tit 3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, (2) to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.  

Reminders Tit 3:3 For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another. (4) But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, (5) He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,  

Titus Final Instruction Tit 3:14 Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.  

Refute those who Contradict Believer’s Coach – Not Jesus The Elder Live the Word Exhort the Flock Refute those who Contradict Believer’s Coach – Not Jesus Heb 12:2 run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith  

Some profess to know God and do not. Are You Saved? Rom 8:9 However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. Some profess to know God and do not. If not sure, then probably not saved.  

What is Your Goal – Older Men? temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance, subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.   bondslaves - subject to own masters in everything, be well-pleasing, not argumentative, not pilfering

What is Your Goal - Women? reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, encourage the young women, subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.  

Believe God’s Ways Brings Transformation? God’s goal is transformation Example – Sex What about Malign No One Be Peaceable and Gentle Show Every Consideration for all Men  

You Prepared For Your Performance Review? Parable of Talents – Matthew 25 Time of judgment based on deeds Parable clear God gives to us God expects a return God holds us accountable  

Fruit of the Spirit Manifested See God at work more clearly What Benefits Today? Fruit of the Spirit Manifested See God at work more clearly Easier to trust Gods sovereignty and plan In position to be fruitful  

Are you going to turn your body over to God? Result - Sanctification How Do You Respond? Rom 6:19 ... For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification. Are you going to turn your body over to God? Result - Sanctification