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Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 11
In 1:5-16, Paul explains why Titus’ appointment of qualified leadership (vv. 5-9) and opposition to unqualified leadership (vv. 10-16) in the Cretan churches is so important, namely because there are many false teachers in Crete turning people away from the centrality of the gospel (1:11, 14). In order to help Titus and the churches recognize and oppose ungodly leadership, Paul gives 12 characteristics of false teachers and 2 action steps to take in order to prevent them from harming the church.
Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 10
Paul left Titus in Crete to set what remained unfinished in order (1:5). One pressing matter that was unfinished was the appointment of elders. Godly leadership is vital to a properly ordered church. In 1:10-16, Paul explains why Titus’ appointment of qualified leadership and opposition to unqualified leadership in the Cretan churches is so important, namely because there are many false teachers in Crete turning people away from the centrality of the gospel. So, in order to help Titus and the churches recognize and oppose ungodly leadership, Paul gives 12 characteristics of false teachers and 2 action steps to take in order to prevent them from harming the church.
Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 9
The need to be self-consciously gospel-centered is exactly what was being threatened in the Cretan churches. In 1:5-16, Paul explains why Titus’ appointment of qualified leadership (vv. 5-9) and opposition to unqualified leadership (vv. 10-16) in the Cretan churches is so important, namely because there are many false teachers in Crete turning people away from the centrality of the gospel (1:11, 14). In order to help Titus and the churches recognize and oppose ungodly leadership, Paul gives 12 characteristics of false teachers and 2 action steps to take in order to prevent them from harming the church.
Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 8
In 1:10-16, Paul explains why Titus’ appointment of qualified leadership in the Cretan churches is so important, namely, there are many false teachers in Crete turning people away from the gospel. So then, Paul exhorts Titus to not only appoint godly leadership (1:6-9) but also to oppose ungodly leadership in the church (1:10-16). In order to aid Titus and the churches in recognizing and opposing ungodly leadership, Paul gives twelve characteristics of false teachers and two action steps to take in order to prevent them from harming the church. These characteristics and action steps not only apply to Paul’s day but to every age.
Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 7
In 1:10-16, Paul explains why Titus’ appointment of qualified leadership in the Cretan churches is so important, namely, there are many false teachers in Crete turning people away from the gospel. So then, Paul exhorts Titus to not only appoint godly leadership (1:6-9) but also to oppose ungodly leadership in the church (1:10-16). In order to aid Titus and the churches in recognizing and opposing ungodly leadership, Paul gives twelve characteristics of false teachers and two action steps to take in order to prevent them from harming the church. These characteristics and action steps not only apply to Paul’s day but to every age.
Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 6
In 1:10-16, Paul explains why Titus’ appointment of qualified leadership in the Cretan churches is so important, namely, there are many false teachers in Crete turning people away from the gospel. So then, Paul exhorts Titus to not only appoint godly leadership (1:6-9) but also to oppose ungodly leadership in the church (1:10-16). In order to aid Titus and the churches in recognizing and opposing ungodly leadership, Paul gives twelve characteristics of false teachers and two action steps to take in order to prevent them from harming the church. These characteristics and action steps not only apply to Paul’s day but to every age.
Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 5
To aid Titus and the Cretan churches in appointing qualified elders so that the churches are properly ordered, Paul, in vv. 6-9, sets forth three areas where an elder must be “above reproach.” The three areas where a prospective elder must be free of a damaging accusation are his family life, personal life and doctrinal life. In v. 9, Paul sets forth the most important qualification, namely an elder must be above reproach in his doctrinal life.
Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 5
To aid Titus and the Cretan churches in appointing qualified elders so that the churches are properly ordered, Paul, in vv. 6-9, sets forth three areas where an elder must be “above reproach.” The three areas where a prospective elder must be free of a damaging accusation are his family life, personal life and doctrinal life. In v. 9, Paul sets forth the most important qualification, namely an elder must be above reproach in his doctrinal life.
Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 4
To aid Titus and the Cretan churches in appointing qualified elders so that the churches are properly ordered, Paul, in vv. 6-9, sets forth three areas where an elder must be “above reproach.” The three areas where a prospective elder must be free of a damaging accusation are his family life, personal life and doctrinal life. The first area a prospective elder must be above reproach is in his family life. He must be the husband of one wife and have faithful children. Second, an elder must not only be able to manage his own marriage and family well (1:6) but he must also be able to manage himself well. Therefore, in vv. 7-8, Paul lists five sinful vices and six godly virtues, which define what it means for an elder to be “above reproach” in his personal life. These eleven qualities, which are evidence of God's transforming grace, are essential to fitness for oversight of God's household.
Gospel-Driven Godliness and Church Leadership, Part 4
To aid Titus and the Cretan churches in appointing qualified elders so that the churches are properly ordered, Paul, in vv. 6-9, sets forth three areas where an elder must be “above reproach.” The three areas where a prospective elder must be free of a damaging accusation are his family life, personal life and doctrinal life. The first area a prospective elder must be above reproach is in his family life. He must be the husband of one wife and have faithful children. Second, an elder must not only be able to manage his own marriage and family well (1:6) but he must also be able to manage himself well. Therefore, in vv. 7-8, Paul lists five sinful vices and six godly virtues, which define what it means for an elder to be “above reproach” in his personal life. These eleven qualities, which are evidence of God's transforming grace, are essential to fitness for oversight of God's household.
