Titus: Blueprint for a Healthy Church
The Gospel's Design for God's Disciples
The Church's Top Priority: Embrace Grace
July 7, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin • Titus 1:1–4
The opening verses of the letter to Titus indicate priorities that should characterize those who serve God by serving others: embrace grace, love godliness, and share Christ. Dr. Martin explores the church's top priority to embrace grace.
The Gospel Leads the Way
September 22, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin • Titus 1:9
There is no perfect church, but church can and should be a place where grace is supreme. Grace is the answer for those who need encouragement and those who need correction.
The Damage of Wrong Actions
October 13, 2021 • Titus 1:16
Though God does not accept or reject us on the basis of our works, he remains concerned about our actions. Listen as Dr. Martin explains that if our deeds do not conform to the gracious character of our God, then we deny his nature and deny ourselves the opportunity to serve him.
Community Grace for the Mature Generation
October 20, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin • Titus 2:1–3
The Bible gives instructions for personal conduct directed to all classes of persons in the church, regardless of age, gender, or station. Only the most mature Christians have a sense of personal investment in regular fellowship, disciplined worship, and church community life. Listen as Dr. Martin explains to the mature Christians how they can effect the lives of those around them in lasting ways.
Community Grace: Wisdom for the Younger Generation
October 27, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin • Titus 2:4–10
Only the most mature Christians have a sense that personal investment in others is the key to developing a healthy, mature church. Listen as Dr. Martin explains what aspects of spiritual growth must be taught to the young men and women in the church.
Grace Sets the Church in Order
November 3, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin • Titus 2:11–15
Each person in the church has been given responsibilities to help one another. Together, they must do their part, but their efforts will lack power, focus, and direction if attempted without the grace of God. Listen as Pastor Martin explains that if you want the church to be set in order then we all must apply three aspects of God’s grace.
