Notes: Titus 2:1

But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.  (Titus 2:1) We begin chapter 2, not as a new thought, but as a serious continuation of the thoughts of chapter 1.  We find the Greek word '???' or 'de'.  This is … [Continue reading]

Notes: Titus 1:16

They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed. (Titus 1:16) Paul is still referring to the Jews mentioned earlier. They knew OF God. Their fathers and their fathers … [Continue reading]

Notes: Titus 1:15

To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.  (Titus 1:15) When I was taking New Testament Survey in seminary, the standing joke was that … [Continue reading]

Notes: Titus 1:14

not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth. (Titus 1:14) The authority of scripture trumps tradition and ecclesiastical orders.  Up until this point, Paul states over and over that the elders are to … [Continue reading]

Numbers in Ministry (Part 3)

I had someone ask me offline where I was headed with my previous postings on Numbers in Ministry (post 1, post 2). While each post stood alone, this person discerned that they were not going to be the end to the discussion. Guess what?  They … [Continue reading]