Aged Men Titus 2:2
Introduction: Titus was the pastor of the church in Crete. Titus was sent unto Dalmatia according to II Timothy 4:10 and II Corinthians 7:6-7. Titus was Paul’s “partner and fellow helper concerning you” II Corinthians 8:23. Paul was showing Titus the things that he needed to be (Titus 2:7 “shewing thyself a pattern of good […]
Ordain Elders, Titus 1:4-9
In Titus 1:4-9, Paul instructed Titus to “set in order the things that are wanting,” v.5. So, there were some things out of order (1 Cor 14:40) in these churches that Titus needed to set in order. And he was appointed to ordain elders in every city of Crete. These elders were going to be […]
Especially for Men Titus 2:2
Especially for Men Titus 2:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you read through the Bible looking for something especially for men, you cannot miss Titus 2:2. It is addressed to “the aged men.” The qualities of men listed in this verse must be taught. At first glance you may not know what all these mean. We […]
Flying off the Handle 2 Kings 6:1-7
Flying off the Handle 2 Kings 6:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Charles Spurgeon told his students: “I heard one say the other day that a certain preacher had no more gifts for the ministry than an oyster, and in my own judgment this was a slander on the oyster, for that worthy creature shows great discretion […]
Aged Men and Women Titus 2:2-3
Aged Men and Women Titus 2: 2-3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Titus 2:1-3, Paul addresses the desirable characteristics of aged men and women. These are qualities that lend credibility to the things they teach younger women and men [Titus 2:4-6]. Aged men are to be: Sober – they are not to get drunk. Lemuel’s […]
Add to “Knowledge Temperance”
Add “to Knowledge Temperance” 2 Peter 1:6 A good synonym for Temperance is moderation. To “temper” something means to bring it to a moderate state. In [Exodus 30:35] the Lord describes a mixture for a perfume to be used in the tabernacle and says “And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection (mixture) […]