There is nothing that is going to have more significant lasting effects on those around us than living a life of faith. Like ripples in a pond, the life we live in this life affects those in this lifetime and beyond in ways we may not realize. In many ways, faithful believers, including myself, have …
If we study Paul’s letter to Titus, we can see that integrity can change society. The new believer’s neighbors would wonder why they didn’t join in with the temple prostitutes or get drunk with them in the pagan temples. People will be watching and wondering. Are these Christians just some strange society against Caeser? Do …
Paul speaks about preaching with your life to Titus. Titus 2:1 As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching.[1] Not only is Titus to urge the believers to live a life that demonstrates what they believe, but Titus was also to do the same. Titus 2:7 And you yourself must be …
We have a letter from Paul to Titus in the Bible, but who was Titus? He is only mentioned a few scattered times in the New Testament. Paul called him a son in the faith. Titus 1:4 I am writing to Titus, my true son in the faith that we share. [1] From this, we can …
Paul reminded Timothy to work at telling the good news. Timothy had a challenging assignment in Ephesus, and Paul reminded him of the main thing. 2 Timothy 3:5Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you. [1] The word work carries the idea that ministry is hard …
I remember listening to the entire New Testament and discovering that God’s word is transforming. The transformation of God’s word was like looking through glasses for the first time and seeing the physical world in a new way. I had been a believer my entire life, but going through the New Testament quickly unexpectedly changed …
A recurring theme throughout the Bible is the Lord calling us to remain faithful despite the enemy’s schemes. Although life can be difficult, and our circumstances can be exhausting, there is something about pressing into God and relying on His strength, not our own. When we become weary of our circumstances, the enemy plants doubt …
Paul told Timothy that the word of God can’t be chained. Paul’s words are just as valid today as when they were written. Some people call the Bible the most dangerous book in the world. Yes, the Bible is dangerous to God’s enemies, and they know it! Throughout history, there have been attempts to silence …
As Paul penned his second letter to Timothy, he wrote a poem about dying to live. 2 Timothy 2: 11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him. 12 If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us. 13 If we are …
When people know life is ending, their last words become significant. And so it is with Paul. 2 Timothy 4: 8 And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all …