In this second episode of Grasp the Bible, we return to the Book of Titus and cover chapter 1, verse 10 through chapter 2 verse 10. We discuss:
Key takeaways:
When false teachers in a church are discovered, they are to be dealt with:
Most religious belief systems usually prescribe codes of conduct for its adherents to set them apart from other such systems. Paul lists for Titus certain behaviors that these new Cretan Christians are to observe. Specifically, Paul addresses:
Quotable:
External religious requirements + the gospel of God’s grace = False teaching
Right doctrine results in right behavior
Application:
For church members and leaders: Knowing Scripture is the best way to spot a counterfeit teaching. When discovered, the teacher must be confronted, stopped, corrected, and restored to right doctrine. Those who fell prey also need to have their erroneous beliefs corrected and restored.
For church members: The world is looking at Christians to see if our walk matches our talk. Do we behave in ways consistent with our beliefs or do we appear to be no different from lost people? How does our conduct reflect that of Jesus? For those of us who are older, are we reaching back and mentoring younger generations, teaching them valuable life lessons we have learned?
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