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1:1 Paul, {1} a {a} servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's {b} elect, {2} and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
(1) He vouches his apostleship (not for Titus, but for the Cretian's sake) both by the testimony of his outward calling, and by his consent in which he agrees with all the elect from the beginning of the world.
(a) A minister, as Christ himself, in his office of minister and head of the Prophets, is called a servant; Isa 43:10.
(b) Of those whom God has chosen.
(2) The faith in which all the elect agree, is the true and sincere knowledge of God for this purpose, that worshipping God correctly, they may at length obtain everlasting life according to the promise of God, who is true, which promise was exhibited in Christ in due time according to his eternal purpose.
Titus 1:1 Directions to Titus
SUMMARY OF TITUS 1:
Why Titus Was Left. The Qualifications of Elders. False Teachers Who Must Be Stopped. The Character of Cretans. Condition of the Cretan Church.
Paul, a servant of God. Paul usually calls himself a servant of Christ. James uses the form here (Jas 1:1).
According to the faith of God's elect. His apostleship looked to the promotion of the faith of God's elect.
And the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness. Bringing men to acknowledge the truth.
1:1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ - Titles suitable to the person of Paul, and the office he was assigning to Titus. According to the faith - The propagating of which is the proper business of an apostle. A servant of God - According to the faith of the elect. An apostle of Jesus Christ - According to the knowledge of the truth. We serve God according to the measure of our faith: we fulfil our public office according to the measure of our knowledge. The truth that is after godliness - Which in every point runs parallel with and supports the vital, spiritual worship of God; and, indeed, has no other end or scope. These two verse s contain the sum of Christianity, which Titus was always to have in his eye. Of the elect of God - Of all real Christians
1:1-4 All are the servants of God who are not slaves of sin and Satan. All gospel truth is according to godliness, teaching the fear of God. The intent of the gospel is to raise up hope as well as faith; to take off the mind and heart from the world, and to raise them to heaven and the things above. How excellent then is the gospel, which was the matter of Divine promise so early, and what thanks are due for our privileges! Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God; and whoso is appointed and called, must preach the word. Grace is the free favour of God, and acceptance with him. Mercy, the fruits of the favour, in the pardon of sin, and freedom from all miseries both here and hereafter. And peace is the effect and fruit of mercy. Peace with God through Christ who is our Peace, and with the creatures and ourselves. Grace is the fountain of all blessings. Mercy, and peace, and all good, spring out of this.
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Accords Acknowledging Agreement Apostle Bondman Bondservant Bond-Servant Building Chosen Christ Elect Faith Full Further Godliness God's Harmony Jesus Leads Ones Paul Religion Saints Servant Spreading True. Truth Truths
