Final Study from the book of Titus

We are studying through the complete book of Titus and we have come to our last study in this book now. Today we are going to be studying Titus 3:8-15. Once again we will go verse by verse and I will comment on each verse as we go along. 

Verse 8 - This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Here in verse 8 we are encouraged once again to do good works. We know that good works can never save anyone, but after we have come to saving faith in our Lord Jesus Christ we are to follow Jesus every moment of every day. The Lord has prepared good works for each of us to do and as we obey the nudges from the Holy Spirit, He directs and guides us to do that which He has prepared for us to do.


Verse 9 - But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Here we are instructed ( we must remember that the Bible is not a book of suggestions, it is a book of instructions!! ) We are not to be involved in foolish arguments about genealogies or the law. We must devote ourselves to living according to the teachings of the Bible. Some people are often disagreeable and seldomly will agree with you even if they know you are saying the truth. Some people are just disagreeable for the sake of arguments. The Bible is very clear and in most cases if we just state what the Bible says, there is really no valid argument. The Bible has the ultimate and final authority in a Christians's life.

Verse 10 - A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

Here again Paul is not playing games ... he is giving solid instructions. He is teaching that a person that is teaching untruth or one causing sinful divisions in life is to be given two warnings. After that, if there is no repentance or change in the person's behavior, we are to have nothing to do with that person any longer. This is a very difficult portion of Scripture to truly live out. We must be in humble prayer as we go about these issues and be obedient to the direction of the Holy Spirit. 

Verse 11 -  Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

Here Paul elaborates on the heart condition of the person with whom we are to have nothing to do with. Such a person has turned away from the truth and his or her own sins condemn that person. They know that the lifestyle they are living is sinful but they love their sin and have no fear of God in their hearts. Eternal judgement awaits these persons unless they truly repent.

Verse 12-When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

Now we come to some closing remarks. Paul is sending a friend out to Titus and is asking him to come to Nicopolis as he plans to spend the winter there.

Verse 13 - Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
He is asking Titus to help Zenas and Apollos with whatever they need, to help them with their trip.


Verse 14 -  And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

Here again we are instructed as children of God to learn to do good and to help to take care of the urgent needs of other people. When the Holy Spirit nudges us to supply the needs of others we must be quick to respond. Always be alert to the nudging of the Holy Spirit within your heart and life.

Verse 15 -  All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

 Here are the goodbyes and final greetings of the letter. He says "grace be with you all". We all need the grace of our Lord Jesus in our life each and every day. He gives us many blessings each day that we do not deserve nor could we ever earn. Salvation is by grace. God's grace is very powerful and active in our daily life.

That concludes our study in the book of Titus. May God richly bless you as you continue to trust Him and study His Word!