by Christ Company | Nov 1, 2015 | Bible
I. Titus 1:1-4
A. Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior; To Titus, a true son in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
II. Introduction
A. Who is Titus?
1. A Gentile Traveling partner of Paul’s (Gal. 2:1-3).
a) Not mentioned in the records of Paul’s missionary journeys in the Book of Acts.
b) What we know of Titus is drawn from this letter together with 2nd Corinthians, Galatians, and 2nd Timothy.
c) Titus was closely associated with Paul at Antioch and accompanied Paul and Barnabas from there to Jerusalem when questions arose concerning whether Gentiles must be circumcised to be saved.
d) Later, we find Paul at Troas, disappointed in not meeting Titus (2Cor. 2:13), who had been sent on a mission to Corinth; but later, in Macedonia Titus joined him (2Cor. 7:6–7,13–15).
e) Titus was sent back to Corinth in company with two other trustworthy Christians, bearing the second epistle to the Corinthians and with the request that he would attend to the collection being taken for the poor Christians of Judea (2Cor. 8:6,17).
f) The “brethren” whom Paul mentioned that took the first epistle to Corinth (1Cor. 16:11–12) are thought to be Titus and another unnamed companion.
g) It is probably in the interval between the first and second imprisonment of Paul at Rome, when he and Titus visited Crete. This is where Titus remained and received this letter written to him by Paul (Titus 1:5).
h) From Titus 1, verse 4, we learn that Paul was instrumental in Titus coming to faith in Christ.
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by Christ Company | Oct 23, 2015 | Doctrine
Our History in The Last Adam
Our history in the Last Adam, our risen Lord Jesus, begins on the only basis for resurrection life–death. Our relationship to the first Adam rendered us dead in sin, but our death with Christ made us dead unto (in relation to) sin–the one condition for newness of life.
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by Christ Company | Oct 23, 2015 | Doctrine
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE CHURCH TO THE NEW COVENANT?
INTRODUCTION
Exposition of the New Covenant and its relationship to the church has traditionally proven to be a “sore spot” for dispensational interpreters. Because dispensationalism has all too frequently emphasized Scripture’s discontinuity at the expense of its continuity, dispensationalists have often had difficulty explaining the New Testament verses that seemingly apply Israel’s New Covenant to the church age. This paper will attempt to demonstrate how the New Covenant relates to the church in a way that maintains the continuity as well as the discontinuity between God’s programs for Israel and the church. In pursuance of this end, the following three areas will be explored: the Old Testament’s presentation of the New Covenant, what the New Testament presents regarding the New Covenant’s ratification and relation to the church, and inadequate views some interpreters have offered concerning how the New Covenant relates to the church.
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by Christ Company | Oct 22, 2015 | Doctrine
Our Eternal Position in Jesus Christ
Let’s suppose for a moment that I died tonight and stood before the LORD God who is the Supreme Judge of the Universe. No doubt He would ask me, “Joe, why should I let you into my heaven? You are a guilty sinner. How do you plead?” My response would be, “I plead guilty, Your Honor.” My advocate, Jesus Christ, who is standing there beside me speaks up for me. He says, “Your Honor. It is true that Joe is grievous sinner. He is guilty. He deserves eternal punishment for his sinfulness. However, Father, I died for him on the cross and rose from the dead. Joe has put his faith and trust in Me and all that I have done for Him on the Cross. He is a believer. I died for him, and he has accepted Me as his substitute.” The Lord God turns to me and says, “Is that true?” I will respond to Him, “Yes sir! That is the truth. I am claiming the shed blood of Jesus Christ to cleanse me of all my sins. I have put my faith in Jesus to save me for all eternity. This is what You have promised in your word. Jesus said, ‘For God so loved the world (and this includes Joe), that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
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by Christ Company | Oct 22, 2015 | Blog, Journey
Hebrews 12:1-29
Run the Christian Race with Endurance
Believers in Jesus Christ are challenged to run with endurance the race of faith. No one likes to see a runner drop out of a race. The great heavenly celebration will come at the final judgment. For the believer it will be a day of triumph and celebration. The writer of Hebrews gives strong words of encouragement to endure as runners in the race.
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