May 13, 2012

As For You, Titus

by Alistair Begg

Moving into the second chapter of Titus, it is helpful to focus first on what Paul says directly to this younger pastor, in verses 1, 7-8, and 15. The apostle's message is clear and consistent: teach sound doctrine - with dignity and integrity, with good works and godly character, and with the authority given by God himself.

Titus 2:1

Teach Sound Doctrine

¹But as for you, teach what accords with sound1 doctrine.

Titus 2:7-8

⁷Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, ⁸and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.

Titus 2:15

¹⁵Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.

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Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.

Other messages in: Get It Right, Volume 1

Enduring opposition from a church marked by moral and doctrinal confusion, Titus is tasked by the Apostle Paul to select elders for the churches under his care and to provide leadership to those under his influence. In this study in the book of Titus, Alistair Begg takes us through Paul’s instruction and helps us discern that the guidelines for godly living are as relevant now as they were in the first century.

Elders must be able to teach the truth so that followers understand sound doctrine and can distinguish counterfeits in their midst. Older generation men and women are responsible for teaching young men and women moral purity, self-discipline and family values and responsibilities. Believers are called to live an exceptional life of obedience and humble service, reflecting the character of Christ to the surrounding culture. Love and devotion to Christ should be reflected in the way we go about our tasks, no matter our role in life.

Message	Scripture
Titus - An Introduction	Titus 1:1-4
Truth Tightly Packed, Part One	Titus 1:1-4
Truth Tightly Packed, Part Two	Titus 1:1-4
Elders, Part One	Titus 1:5-9
Elders, Part Two	Titus 1:5-9
A Religious Problem	Titus 1:10-16
As For You, Titus	Titus 2:1 Titus 2:7-8 Titus 2:15
Believing Means Behaving	Titus 2:2-4
Complete Series

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Other messages in: Get It Right, Volume 2

Message	Scripture
Teaching That Accords with Sound Doctrine, Part One	Titus 2:5-10
Teaching That Accords with Sound Doctrine, Part Two	Titus 2:11-14
The Way We Were	Titus 3:1-3
Jesus Christ Our Savior	Titus 3:4-5
Justified By His Grace	Titus 3:7
Insist on This!	Titus 3:8
Steer Clear!	Titus 3:9-11
Ordinary People and Everyday Events	Titus 3:12-15
Grace Be With You All	Titus 3:15
Complete Series

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