knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned. (Titus 3:11)
The Church has the authority to reject such a one because he has clearly been corrupted and perverted in his doctrine. And, if after being warned twice, refuses to recant, and wishes to continue in his sinful ways, he condemns himself. He [...]
Reject a factious man after a first and second warning, (Titus 3:10)
So serious are the problems that may occur, Paul advises Titus to reject, or remove from fellowship, one who engages in heretical discussions after he has been warned up to two times.
There are those within the church who love to spread dissension and strife [...]
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. (Titus 3:9)
In contrast, there are topics that have little or no value.
Foolish Questions
“Can God create a stone so big that he cannot lift it?” This is a question designed to question God’s omnipotence. But there are [...]
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. (Titus 3:8)
Paul wants Titus to understand that all that has been said, has been the Gospel as [...]
so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:7)
As mentioned previously, we are not justified by our works, or by anything we have done, but by His grace alone (Sola gratia). Only those who have been justified through the grace of God become [...]
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