Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. Titus 1:1-4
As we dive into the epistle of Titus, it’s interesting to reflect that the Apostle Paul became a spiritual father, a mentor, to men of God like Titus and Timothy. I bring this up because this should be the model for the Church and us, we need to continue to disciple and mentor the next generation in The Lord. I have found alot of kids these days, have never heard of The Lord Jesus Christ or the gospel. How can we expect there to be a next generation, if we don’t fulfill our calling of completing the Great Commision (Matthew 28:19)
There are some beautiful and powerful affirmations in Paul’s introduction here, first Paul is a servant of God. Regardless of what your position is in the Church, you are always a servant of God, appointed to serve the Church and your community. Second, this calling is in according to the faith of Gods elect. You have been chosen by God since the beginning of the world, it’s something hard for our minds to fathom. Thirdly, remember God can’t lie. The promises given to you by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, are certain, there is no possibility that your salvation is not secured, God has guaranteed your salvation, through the works of Christ and your genuine faith in The Lord
There are many people who take the pulpit who shouldnt be there. They are not truly called by God, they don’t truly believe anything they are preaching. Notice what the Apostle Paul says “in due time manifested His (Gods) word through preaching” Its a great responsibility and privilege to preach the Word of God, don’t take the pulpit lightly as ever idle word will be judged. Paul also says “which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Savior” Notice Paul understand the great responsibility he beared being the preacher of God. This was not a job or career, this was a higher calling, that was entrusted to him to preach the true Word of God
But the last point I want to make here, is the Apostle Paul acknowledges and affirms Jesus Christ is God. Notice Pauls mention here “God our Savior” and then later Paul states “Lord Jesus Christ our Savior” notice how Paul speaks of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit interchangeably because they are all in complete unison with one another. However the Apostle Paul makes another statement later in his letter “looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13)
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