Paul explains to Titus that the motivation for continually reminding the Cretans to live godly lives should be our understanding of God’s saving character. He carries out his explanation by answering the question: Why should Christians live godly lives?
The Christian's Motivation for Godly Living
July 30, 2023 • Pastor Miguel Yustiz • Titus 3:3–8
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Transformed Living
July 16, 2023 • Pastor Mark Johnson • Titus 2:11–15
The daily living of the Cretans needed transformation (Titus 1:12). So does ours (3:3). The repeated words in the short letter to Titus reveal HOW: “Savior,” “Doctrine/Teaching” (3x), “Work(s)/good works” (8x). The truths about our Savior transform our LIVING. Deeds display doctrine. Belief is the basis of Behavior. Faith produces works (Eph. 2:10). Grace inspires godliness… Chapter 2 called all ages groups to Gospel-transformed living (2:1, 2:10). Next (‘for”), Paul unpacked this grace-inspired transformation process step by step.