Commentary on the book of titus chapter 3

If you have tasted gods grace at the cross, you are a changed person. All gospel truth is according to godliness, teaching the fear of god. Titus was properly an evangelist, who, according to the nature of that office, had no fixed residence. Titus walked in the same steps as paul, in the same manner of life 2 corinthians 12. A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject. Titus chapter 1 explained discover books of the bible. Surely, the apostle argues, christians can never refuse obedience to one in authority, or decline to be meek, courteous, kind, and forbearing to their neighbours, because, forsooth, they deem the magistrate in authority or their neighbours. The book of titus teaches believers how to live in a sinful. Mere good words and good meanings are not enough without good works.

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. This shows why titus should remind them of the things mentioned in titus 3. The title in the greek new testament literally reads to titus. This list is very similar to the list in 1 timothy chapter 3. This epistle is named for its recipient, titus, who is mentioned by name times in the new testament.

Christian conduct outside of the church is to be sensitive in two directions, to government authorities v. Titus chapter 3 1 remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be. It is not that every believer has committed every sin listed here, but rather that before salvation every life is characterized by such sins. Obedience to magistrates, and becoming behaviour towards all, are enforced from what believers were before conversion, and what they are made, through christ. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the holy spirit, titus 3. Mere good words and good meanings are not enough without. Spiritual privileges do not make void or weaken, but confirm civil duties. The wonderful change which the grace of god makes, and the means which it uses to bring men to glory, 47. Titus free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. There is no mention of titus by name in the book of acts, but we can glean much about him from the epistles of paul. During pauls third missionary journey, titus became his personal emissary to the church at. Titus was a genuine brother to the apostle paul 2 corinthians 2. Put them in mindas they are in danger of forgetting their duty, though knowing it.

The necessity of a holy life, and of avoiding things which produce strifes and contentions, and are unprofitable and vain, titus 3. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Biblical christians are by definition in a predicament. An introduction, outline and purpose serves as the introduction to the book of titus in the bible teachers commentary series. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Titus 3 william barclays daily study bible bible commentaries. This is one of four pauline epistles written to individuals. What we know of titus is recorded by the hand of paul in his epistles. God, in justifying a sinner in the way of the gospel, is gracious to him, and yet just to himself and his law, forgiveness being through a perfect righteousness, and. Titus was a partner and a fellow worker with paul 2 corinthians 8. Paul wrote this as two other christian workers zenas and apollos, mentioned in titus 3.

Titus walked in the same spirit as paul 2 corinthians 12. The immediate occasion of the letter was to tell titus that paul had meant to send artemas and tychicus to replace him at crete, and to instruct titus to come to him at nicopolis 3. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. And chapter two also closes with that idea, to purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds, titus 2.

Open your bibles if you would please to titus chapter 3. Chapter 2 explained the ideal traits of church members, especially in their acts towards each other. The wretched state of man, previously to the advent of christ, titus 3. This sets titus apart from the people described at the end of titus 1. There are three simple ways of dividing this, the third and final chapter of the epistle. Chapter 3 of duties which concern christians more in common, and the reasons of them v. Titus 3 commentary the basis for christian living in the world. The rest of the this chapter is mostly very practical and application oriented. The precise date of the letter and who bore it to titus are not known. He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we did in righteousness, but in accordance with his mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the holy spirit, titus 3. A free bible translation and commentary on pauls letter to titus in easyenglish. In chapter 1 paul says that the church is to be an orderly organization see titus 1. In chapter three it says, be careful to apply themselves to good deeds, titus 3. Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.

And to have a sound church, you must have sound individual believers in the church. Titus had to organise the people in corinth who collected money for the poor people 2 corinthians 8. Of duties which concern christians more in common, and the reasons of them, titus 3. Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority. But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.

Titus was to constantly remind the christians under his care to show proper respect and humility towards all people, particularly those in a position of authority. He gives a proper respect to those who are set in authority and. Paul in his journeys we have evidence from his epistles. When a sinner repents and places his faith in jesus christ, god declares him just, imputes the righteousness of christ to him, and gives him eternal life by virtue of. What titus in teaching should avoid, and how he should deal with a heretic, with some other directions titus 3. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Verses 18 here is the fourth thing in the matter of the epistle. The wonderful change which the grace of god makes, and the means which it uses to bring men to glory, titus 3. The book of titus is focused on the qualities of a sound church. Titus chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Remembering where we once were shows us that the fallen nature is not so far from us, and we need constant reminding to stay where we should be in the lord. By his word paul is not referring to the incarnate word, the lord jesus christ as some commentators suggest but is referring to the gospel in. Titus 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

Chapter 3 focuses on the relationship between christians and their surrounding culture. There is simply no way that you can receive gods gift of eternal life and. Study guide for titus 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. While timothy was half jewish and half gentile, titus was of purely gentile extraction gal. But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine. Titus 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. But neither titus, who was with me, being a greek, was compelled. Paul opens the book of titus by stating that the god revealed through jesus is faithful, true and a total departure from typical cretan culture. Introduction to titus for this reason i left you in crete, that you might set in order what remains, and appoint elders in every city as i directed you titus 1.

Commentaries for titus chapter 3 the church in the world. David guzik commentary on titus 3, where paul reminds titus to live in obedience and kindness, and not to forget what the great salvation of god. Titus 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Titus was to set things in order in the churches in crete. How titus must teach different groups of people in the church. He recognizes that, unless the laws are kept, life becomes chaos. Send him to the second chapter of the epistle to titus for a complete answer. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new. Study guide for titus 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. The epistle to titus is an epistle on the practical side of the christian living. Titus 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The wretched state of man, previously to the advent of christ, 3. Paul, a servant of god, and an apostle of jesus christ, according to the faith of gods elect, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, titus 1. Better rendered, for we were once ourselves foolish, disobedient, going astray.

This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. When i shall send artemas unto thee this person is not elsewhere mentioned in the new testament, and nothing more is known of him. That he was a greek, and brought up in heathenism, we learn from galatians 2. Good works to be done, and useless disputes avoided. For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. Titus 3 niv saved in order to do good remind the bible. The opposition of christianity to heathenism, and the natural disposition to rebellion of the jews under the roman empire of whom many lived in crete, might lead many to forget practically what was a recognized.

As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him. All is enforced from the holy design of the gospel, which concerns all believers. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. And in his epistle to the romans, paul expands on his instruction to titus, saying. Willing obedience is implied in ready to every good work. But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine titus 2. Titus 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. In chapter 2 he emphasizes that the church is to teach and preach the word of god.

Titus s tasks paul assigns titus to appoint new leaders who live a life totally different from cretan culture and to confront corrupt leaders who exemplify cretan life. Titus 3 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The necessity of obedience to the civil powers, and of meek and gentle deportment towards all men, is to be diligently enforced, 1,2. Book of titus explained discover books of the bible. This is one of four pauline epistles written to individuals rather than to congregations the other three being 12 timothy and philemon. Titus chapter 3 summary and what god wants from us youtube.

He, together with timothy, traveled with the apostle paul. What titus in teaching should avoid, and how he should deal with a heretic, with some other directions v. Paul apparently baptized titus and he became a traveling companion titus 1. Titus chapter 1 focused on the character traits of a church leader, contrasted to the immoral culture of crete. As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, titus 3. And let this text teach us how wrong it is for a christian to be churlish to the worst, weakest, and most abject. They were not to be quarrelsome, but to show meekness on all occasions, not toward friends only, but to all men, though with wisdom, james 3. The first reminder titus was to give, was to be subject to authorities. Commentary on titus 3 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Study guide for titus 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. The following new order of life is the foundation of a renewed conduct. Knowing the sometimes difficult character of the people of crete as mentioned before in titus 1. Titus 3 commentary the basis for christian living in the. Paul, a servant of god, and an apostle of jesus christ, according to the faith of gods elect, and the.