Avoid foolish controversies J. Sidlow Baxter: Somehow as we ponder this short but weighty note to Titus, we have an uneasy feeling that all too many of us modern Christians live far below its simply worded but searching standards. Although there is a transparent courtesy about it, there is a plainspoken directness which goes straight … [Read More...] Titus 3:8-15

We might become heirs to the hope of eternal life J.C. Ryle: True holiness, we surely ought to remember, does not consist merely of inward sensations and impressions. It is much more than tears, and sighs, and bodily excitement, and a quickened pulse, and a passionate feeling of attachment to our own favorite preachers and … [Read More...] Titus 3:1-7

The grace of God has appeared Thomas Watson: The growth of grace is the best evidence of the truth of it; things that have no life will not grow.     Titus 2:11-15 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to … [Read More...] Titus 2:11-15

That in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior John Wesley: The Bible knows nothing of solitary religion.       Titus 2:1-10 But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise … [Read More...] Titus 2:1-10

They must be silenced Martin Luther: The devil also can preach, but he does it to provide himself an opportunity to win adherents.  Then he comes forth and sows his poisonous seed, so that the condition becomes worse than in the beginning. Titus 1:10-16 For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, … [Read More...] Titus 1:10-16

Appoint Elders in every town Charles Haddon Spurgeon: Urgently we do need a revival of personal godliness. This is, indeed, the secret of church prosperity. When individuals fall from their steadfastness, the church is tossed to and fro; when personal faith is steadfast, the church abides true to her Lord. Titus 1:5-9 This is why … [Read More...] Titus 1:5-9

For the sake of the faith of God’s elect John Calvin: Whenever the subject of our salvation is dealt with, we should remember that it is founded who cannot deceive or lie. Indeed, the only foundation is the unchangeable truth of God.   Note: Scott references two visuals in his lesson; both have been uploaded. … [Read More...] Titus 1:1-4