Titus 3:9-11
-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? False Teachers endangering Church/Families (1:10-16)
-In contrast, Titus/Church should be and do Good (2:1-10)
-Because of God’s Grace and Salvation (2:11-12)
-In Active/Holy Anticipation of Jesus’ Appearing (2:13-14)
-Remembering and Living Out the Gospel (2:15-3:8)
-Guarding Against Worthless Divisions (3:9-11)
If…the Church is put in order,
If…the Gospel is preached,
If…the Gospel is lived out,
What could stop the mission?
Worthless Divisions!
Guarding Against Worthless Divisions
1. Avoid getting sucked in (Titus 3:9)
2. Reject those causing the trouble (Titus 3:10-11)
How?
1. Know the difference between a worthless division and a Gospel defense
2. Know the difference between a growing disciple and willful troublemaker
3. Know the signs of divisiveness
A. Turn inward and stop doing good for others
B. Petty arguments, usually over personal preferences
C. Forget the Gospel that saved us
Instead…Proclaim and Display Jesus!!!