- Reminder to the Cretans on how to live with one another.
- Also reminds them of where they have been before Jesus and that Jesus died for our sins and that can live in the hope of eternal life. Paul reminds Titus to stay away from those that are still living in the past or worrying out petty things.
- Titus is leaving Crete but Paul has sent others to carry on. Paul seems to want to debrief and disciple/mentor Titus and to be a support
- There is possible snow in Nicopolis - snowball fight anyone!
For us to take away
- We need to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross and not to live as we did before.
- We need to have people who we can be accountable to.
- Its all about grace!
- The Holy Spirit was poured out generously on us to over flowing - now thats good stuff
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What happens:
- Paul instructs Titus a bit more on how people should live. Mores tuff about putting off the old self and putting on the new.
- Reminder of God's grace because we can never be reminded enough.
- Paul tells Titus to leave but there are new people moving in.
Meaning:
- Rules for living are in relation to government, we shouldn't be rebelious towards them unless necessary.
- We are reminded that salvation comes from God alonne because it was all about Him. It was nothing to do with us, we recieve it as a completely free gift!
- Paul makes sure that Titus doesn't stagnate in one place. When he is ready Titus is to move on to new ground and let people take his place.
Stuff for us:
- We need to respect the government.
- Nothing we do will improve or reduce salvation. It is from God, is by God and is all about God. The relationship with God is open to us. He knows that it is a wonderful thing to love God and be in close relationship so he proiveds the means necessary for us to do that, all we have to do is accept it! Wow! Now that's a gift!
- Bit about Paul leaving people in Titus' place is a good reminder that we need to always be looking to move on and leave other people in charge. Future of network?
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