Titus 3

Saved by Mercy, Sent to Serve

6 passages

Overview

Paul roots Christian conduct in God's gift of salvation through baptismal regeneration and the Holy Spirit, then calls the baptized to civic virtue, avoidance of fruitless disputes, firm correction of those who cause division, and generous material support for those who labor in the mission of the Church.

Passages

1–2Citizens of Two Cities: Christian Virtue in the Public Square 3–7From Sin to Salvation: The Grace of Baptismal Regeneration 8–9Faith That Works: Holding Fast to What Is Profitable 10–11The Self-Condemned: Pastoral Boundaries and the Fracturing of Communion 12–14Sent on the Way: Pastoral Logistics as an Act of Love 15Farewell in Faith: The Church as a Communion of Love

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Titus 3

¹Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, ²to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men. ³For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. ⁴But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, ⁵not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, ⁶whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior; ⁷that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. ⁸This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men; ⁹but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. ¹⁰Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning, ¹¹knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.

¹²When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there. ¹³Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them. ¹⁴Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.

¹⁵All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Titus 2