Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for August 11, 2019

“Spiritual Hygiene”   Titus 1:1-9   Bible Study   08/11/19

When you adhere to God’s truth, you put in place the foundation for conformity to Christ and the conduct of good works.

Background Information

-written from Nicopolis (66-67) after first missionary journey
-Crete: Mediterranean Sea southeast of Greece
-key issues addressed:

-stress on sound doctrine
-Paul: a mastered minister
-Titus: a child with a charge

1. Adhere to the truth (1-4)

• significant salutation
• embrace the mission

♦ evangelism of the “elect”
♦ edification through truth leading to godliness
♦ encouragement in hope

• maximize the message

♦ the never-lying God
♦ promised before time
♦ manifested in the word

• employ the methodology

♦ public proclamation
♦ sacred trust
♦ grace and peace

2. Appoint qualified leadership (5-9)

• assess the assignment

♦ set in order
♦ appoint elders
♦ interchangeable terms: elder, overseer, pastor

• identify the qualifications

♦ reputation
♦ purity
♦ family
♦ character
♦ teaching

3. So What? 4 Observations

• structure of governance
• significance of doctrine
• satisfaction of leaders
• centrality of God