Titus 1:10-16
-On the basis of the Gospel (1:1-3)
-Paul invests in and commissions Titus (1:4)
-To set things in order (1:5a)
-By appointing elders (1:5b)
-Who have a good reputation (1:6-8)
-Including the ability to instruct and correct (1:9)
-Why? = 1:10-16
Danger of False Teachers to a Gospel-Based Church
Danger #1- Do as I say...not as I do
Danger #2- You're missing out...Need more/different knowledge
Danger #3- You haven't done enough...Need to be purified
Recognizing False Teaching
+ to Scripture (need extra knowledge/revelation)
- from Christ (less than divine; or not truly human)
x requirements for salvation (other than faith in Christ)
/ the body of Christ (separatism; only one human leader)
Healthy Christian Life and Church
-Trust in God's Word (not seeking new revelation)
-Made Pure in Christ (not striving to be more religious)
-Receive God's Gifts as Good (not rejecting or abusing these)
-Good Deeds based on True Faith (not unproductive)