Description

Overview: 

In this episode, we cover Titus chapter 1, verses 1-9.  We discuss: 

• Background information (author, date, recipient, purpose) 
• The salutation (vv. 1-4) 
• Instructions for establishing church leadership (vv. 5-9) 

Key takeaways: 

The key elements in Paul’s ministry remain the key elements in the ministry of every gospel minister.  

• the increase and the nurture of the faith of God’s elect,  
• to preach the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,  
• and to proclaim the hope of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. 

Paul uses three words to characterize a church leader, all of them referring to the same person: 

• Elder 
• Overseer 
• Steward 

The standards for Christian leadership strictly relate to one’s example before others and do not require superhero qualities. 

Quotable: 

What you believe determines how you will behave 

Application: 

For church members:  Paul provides a list of character traits that church members should carefully consider when electing church leaders. 

For church leaders:  increased responsibilities mean increased accountability and visibility. Whereas all believers are ultimately accountable to God, the church leader has an additional accountability to the church in which he serves. 

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