Titus 3:12-15
-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)
-In order to Live Fruitful Lives for God’s Kingdom (3:12-15)
How to W.I.N. (What’s Important Now)
1. Partnerships (3:12-13, 15a)
Form Partnerships in the Gospel (3:12, 15a)
Practice Hospitality (3:13)
2. Productivity (3:14, 15b)
Learn through Experience to Be Fruitful (3:14)
God’s Grace is the Foundation for Everything (3:15b)
*Everything we have is from God
*Everything we have is for God