Module 36: Vocational Church Life Part 3
Ephesians - Christ and His Church, the Eternal Vocation; and 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus - Christ and His Minister
Titus Chapter 3
Part C: CHURCH AND STATE - 3:1-3:11
C.1. The Church's Duty - 3:1-3:2
1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility towards all men.
C.2. The Church's Impulse - 3:3-3:7
3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4 But when the kindness of God our Saviour and his love towards mankind appeared,
5 not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
6 whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
C.3. The Method of Realization - 3:8-3:11
8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
10 Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,
11 knowing that such a one is perverted and sins, being self-condemned.
CONCLUSION - 3:12-3:15
1. Personal - 3:12
12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
2. Zenas and Apollos - 3:13
13 Send Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
3. Postscripts - 3:14
14 Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.
4. Valuation and Benediction - 3:15
15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.