Titus 3 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, "

" To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. "

" For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. "

" But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, "

" Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; "

Titus 3:5 means we can’t earn God’s acceptance by being “good enough.” God saves us purely because of His mercy, giving us a fresh start …

" Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; "

" That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. "

Titus 3:7 means God forgives and accepts us as a gift, not because we’ve earned it. He brings us into His family and promises eternal …

" This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. "

" But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. "

" A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; "

" Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. "

" When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. "

" Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. "

" And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. "

" All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. "

Titus 3:15 shows Paul’s warm, family-like love for other believers. He sends greetings and reminds Titus to care for those who share faith in Jesus. …