Titus 2

“THE EPISTLE TO TITUS”

Chapter Two IN THIS CHAPTER

1. To note the various instructions pertaining to proper Christian conduct

2. To observe how the grace of God does not give us license to sin, but is designed to produce sober, righteous, and godly lives

SUMMARY Having reviewed the qualifications of elders and their work, Paul exhorts Titus to “speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine.” Such things include the proper conduct expected of Christians, both male and female, young and old, and of those who are servants. Even Titus was to present himself as a pattern of good works for others to follow, which would also serve to silence any opponents of the faith (Titus 2:1-10).

Paul then writes of the grace of God that brings salvation to all men. This wonderful grace instructs us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, choosing instead to live soberly, righteously and godly. It also encourages us to look forward to the blessed hope we have related to the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself to redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a special people who are zealous for good works. These things Titus was to teach with all authority, allowing none to despise him for doing so (Titus 2:11-15).

OUTLINE I. CONDUCT (Titus 2:1-10) A. THE OLDER MEN (Titus 2:1-2)1. Titus is to speak things proper for sound doctrine (Titus 2:1) 2. The older men are to be… (Titus 2:2) a. Sober, reverent, temperate b. Sound in faith, love, patience

B. THE OLDER WOMEN (Titus 2:3-4 a)1. In similar way they are to be reverent in behavior (Titus 2:3 a) a. Not slanderers b. Not given to much wine 2. They are to be teachers of good things, and admonish the young women (Titus 2:3-4 a)

C. THE YOUNG WOMEN (Titus 2:4-5)1. They are to love their husbands and their children (Titus 2:4 b) 2. They are to be… (Titus 2:5) a. Discreet, chaste, homemakers b. Good, obedient to their own husbands …that the word of God may not be blasphemed

D. THE YOUNG MEN (Titus 2:6-8)1. In a similar way they are to be sober-minded (6) 2. In all things Titus is to be a pattern of good works (Titus 2:7-8) a. In doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility b. With sound speech that cannot be condemned

1. So that any opponent may be ashamed
2. Having nothing evil to say of him

E. THE (Titus 2:9-10)1. They are to be… (Titus 2:9-10 a) a. Obedient to their masters b. Well pleasing in all things, not answering back c. Not pilfering, but showing fidelity in all things 2. So they can adorn the doctrine of God in all things (Titus 2:10 b)

II. THE OF THE GRACE OF GOD (Titus 2:11-15) A. THE GRACE OF GOD HAS (Titus 2:11)1. That which brings salvation (Titus 2:11 a) 2. It has appeared to all men (Titus 2:11 b)

B. THE GRACE OF GOD TEACHES US (Titus 2:12-14)1. To deny ungodliness and worldly lusts (Titus 2:12 a) 2. To live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age (Titus 2:12 b) 3. To look for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13) a. Who gave Himself for us (Titus 2:14 a) b. That He might…

1. Redeem us from every lawless deed (Titus 2:14 b)
2. Purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works (Titus 2:14 c)

C. TITUS’ (Titus 2:15)1. Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority (Titus 2:15 a) 2. Let no despise him (Titus 2:15 b)

REVIEW FOR THE CHAPTER

1. What are the main points of this chapter?- Instruction concerning Christian conduct (Titus 2:1-10)

• The instruction of the grace of God (Titus 2:11-15)

2. What was Titus expected to speak? (Titus 2:1)- Things which are proper for sound doctrine

3. What was expected of the older men? (Titus 2:2)- To be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience

4. What was expected of the older women? (Titus 2:3-4)- To be reverent, not slanderers, not given to much wine

• To be teachers of good things, admonishing the young women

5. What was expected of the younger women? (Titus 2:4-5)- To love their husbands, to love their children

• To be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands

6. Why were the younger women to behave this way? (Titus 2:5)- That the word of God may not be blasphemed

7. What was Titus to exhort the young men? (Titus 2:6)- To be sober-minded

8. What was Titus expected to do? (Titus 2:7-8)- To be a pattern of good works

• To show integrity, reverence and incorruptibility in his doctrine
• To have sound speech that cannot be condemned

9. What was expected of those who were servants? (Titus 2:9-10)- To be obedient to their masters

• To be well pleasing in all things
• Not to answer back, not pilfering, but showing fidelity

10. By behaving this way, what were the servants actually doing? (Titus 2:10)- Adorning the doctrine of God our Savior in all things

11. What does the grace of God teach us? (Titus 2:11-13)- To deny ungodliness and worldly lusts

• To live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age
• To look for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ

12. Why did Jesus give Himself for us? (Titus 2:14)- To redeem us from every lawless deed

• To purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works

13. How was Titus to speak these things? (Titus 2:15)- By exhorting and rebuking with all authority, letting no one despise him

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David Lipscomb Commentary THE THINGS WHICH BEFIT SOUND Titus 2:1-15 Titus 2:1 But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine :–[The false teachers were promulgating doctrines at variance with the teaching of the inspired Paul and his fellow apostles , and were also by their example and lives fatally lowering the standard of the Christian life. It was to the evil moral influence of these teachers that the attention of Titus was especially directed. These false doctrines were bringing forth already their sure fruit in the form of a life utterly unlike the pattern set by the Master. In contrast to this misleading doctrine, Titus is directed to exhort the various ages and different sexes, the bond and the free to live such lives as will bring no dishonor upon the name and cause of Christ. The strictly practical nature of these charges is remarkable. He presses home to the various ages and ranks the necessity of a quiet and useful life. The sound doctrine by which Titus was directed to regulate his teaching stands in clear contrast to the sickly, unhealthy teaching–fanciful and false–of the misleading teachers of Crete.] Titus 2:2 that aged men be temperate,–Not given to excess in anything. It is usually applied to drinking intoxicating spirits , and it is right to apply it there as well as to other things, but it means that we ought not to go to excess in anything. Why was this applicable to old men more than to others? Sometimes people give way to excesses in youth when the flesh is strong and its lusts almost uncontrollable, but after they grow older and the will power is stronger they learn selfcontrol. Later they pass into a second childhood, the will power fails, and they often fall into the same excesses they did in youth. The people of whom Paul was writing had in youth given way to excesses of all kinds. They were babes in Christ and needed admonishing on many points. Titus 2:2 grave,–Reputable and serious demeanor, not given to levity or gay manners, but sober in speech, gesture, and dress. Titus 2:2 sober-minded,–Refraining from everything that is harmful and injurious, and using that which will develop the faculties and members to the highest degree of activity and efficiency. Titus 2:2 sound in faith,–Cheerful, contented trust in God should be cultivated–a confidence that God overrules all, and that “all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28.) A confidence that God still overrules all things to the good of those who love him should aid all God’s children to look with a cheerful, contented spirit upon the affairs of this world, and thus drive out all bitterness and anxiety about the misanthropic condition that often beclouds and embitters life. Titus 2:2 in love,–Not bitter or vindictive. Christian love keeps the heart young and tender and sincere, and the aged illustrate its power through advancing in wisdom and kindness. Titus 2:2 in patience:–They have to bear with many infirmities of the body with declining faculties; but cheerful patience must be more than a dull acquiescence with the inevitable; it must be cheerful acceptance of suffering that patience may have her perfect work in the closing days of life. Titus 2:3 that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor,–Elderly women by their very deportment, regulated by the will of God, were to teach the young women lessons of truth, faith , and love. [Paul, faithful to the instructions of the Holy Spirit, sets forth their position as fellow heirs in the church of Christ, and reminds them of their duties in the company of believers. They must remember that the position to which Christ had called them in his kingdom was not without grave responsibilities. There was a great and important work for them to do.] Titus 2:3 not slanderers–There was danger that with the growing influence of years they would become bitter in their feelings and on light grounds bring accusations that were not true. Titus 2:3 nor enslaved to much wine,–The women of Crete were given to wine drinking. Observe the fitness of the phrase “enslaved.” The drunkard is thoroughly the slave of his appetite. (2 Peter 2:18-19.) The religion of Jesus Christ has created a moral state lifting women out of their evil practices. Titus 2:3 teachers of that which is good;–They are to be teachers by their example. The aged naturally are teachers to the young. They should be careful to teach only what is good by either precept or example. [This does not mean that they should be public instructors. (1 Timothy 2:11-12)] Titus 2:4 that they may train the young women to love their husbands,–Not only must they love their husbands, but they must do to them what love requires at their hands. She loves her husband who is his truest helper in attaining a true and holy life. [This would be a matter requiring long time and patience, and would follow as the result of the steady, faithful performance of those quiet, everyday duties to which God had in his providence called them.] Titus 2:4 to love their children,–To love their children is to “nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.” (kph. 6:4.) Love is the fulfilling of the law. Love to the child is to do what -the law requires the mother to do for the child. Often mothers from a selfish feeling spoil their children. They deceive themselves, thinking it is from love. The Scriptures deal in practical questions, not mere sentiments. Solomon said: “He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.” (Prow. 13:24.) That is, he that fails to restain his son and train him in the right way hates him. Many parents will be made to realize at the last day that they were the worst enemies of their children and had led them to ruin; that their mistaken and selfish feeling for them was hatred and not love. Titus 2:5 to be sober minded, chaste,–Well-balanced state of mind resulting from habitual self-restraint, which gives no grounds for evil reports. Titus 2:5 workers at home,–That they be keepers or managers at home; keep a neat, attractive house that will make her husband and children love home. Christian women should be the best of housekeepers and should be models to all who know them. kind, Titus 2:5 being in subjection to their own husbands,–She must be good and true in her character and recognize that God had made her husband head, and she should take care that, as far as in her lies, the law of subordination should be strictly obeyed. Titus 2:5 that the word of God be not blasphemed:–These words refer to the clauses enforcing home duties. To fail to do them would cause the word of the Lord which commands them to be blasphemed–spoken against. Life is made up of small and simple deeds. Character is composed of many simple qualities, and the honor of the name of the Lord is bound up with the faithful discharge by Christians of the simple duties of life. The family is the chief seat, and often the main test of Christian character, and it is the distinctive feature of humility as ordained of God. Christians are all built together as one body, sealed and cemented together by the blood and Spirit of Christ, each to help all others to grow into the body of the Lord Jesus Christ , a dwelling place of God, through the Spirit on earth. Now, brethren and sisters, between ourselves and God, how much of this helping the weaker and tempted brethren and sisters have we done? Whenever we have left others, especially the weakest and humblest ones, to strive alone, we have injured them , but we have more seriously injured ourselves. When one member sins all suffer. The spiritual ties are stronger than the fleshly ones. Titus 2:6 the younger men likewise exhort to be sober-minded :–The tendency of youth is to lightheartedness and frolic that lead to sin. While the Christian religion does not deny the enjoyment of life to youth, it would hold in proper restraint that they be sober-minded, and act as becomes Christians. Because the true happiness here and hereafter is promoted by restraining the tendencies to excess in lightness and frivolity. Titus 2:7 in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works ;–While warning others he was to show himself a pattern in all he taught by example as well as precept. A teacher ought to practice what he teaches–to preserve his own character for sincerity and honesty, and that his example may be added to the precepts in his teaching. Titus 2:7 in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness,–His preaching was to be in maintaining the teaching of Christ as God gave it, unmixed with the teachings and philosophies of men. He must in all those points of life which are connected with his teaching show a purity and freedom from all interested motives; he must be above seeking for popular applause, thus avoiding the things the serious hearer could condemn. Titus 2:7 gravity,– In his public teaching and private intercourse with the people he must never forget he was the teacher of the message of eternal life, and that he must have a dignified manner that vindicates his profound seriousness of purpose and devotion. Titus 2:8 sound speech, that cannot be condemned;– In his teaching he was to use sound speech such as produced a good influence, conformable to the word of God. Titus 2:8 that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed,– That it may be so good in its influence that those who oppose may be ashamed of the opposition [when he finds neither in the life nor in the teaching that he can fairly criticize as hurtful to anyone]. Titus 2:8 having no evil thing to say of us.–[ The “of us” associates Paul and others with Titus. The evil thing which might have been said against Titus in reality would be spoken against Paul and the other apostles, for they all taught the same thing. The teaching and life of Jesus are so pure and holy, so unselfish, and so full of goodness that no one can oppose or deny it. The pure life of the child of God will put to shame opposition to Christ.] Titus 2:9 Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters,–Slavery of a bitter form existed at the time of Jesus and the apostles. While the fundamental principles of the teaching of Jesus Christ are contrary to the principles and practice of slavery, Jesus and the Holy Spirit did not propose to violently break existing relations or disrupt the institutions of earth. It sanctified and softened all relations of life and gradually corrected the evil through the Spirit of Christ. Slaves were held by virtue of the political governments. The Christian religion recognized both parties to the relation as Christians and brethren. It did not break the relationship, but put into action a spirit of love, gentleness, and fidelity that melted and brought about the destruction of the relation. Titus 2:9 and to be well-pleasing to them in all things;–The servants were to be faithful and obedient, to seek fidelity of service to please them well [especially they should study to make their service acceptable to the master, avoiding a contrary spirit, or the disposition to set up their own will against the will of the master. It is obvious that “all things” is here limited to things not contrary to God’s law. According to the principle , “We must obey God rather than men.” (Acts 5:29.) Titus 2:9 not gainsaying;–They should obey cheerfully, willingly , without sullenness; not thwarting or setting themselves against their master’s plans, or desires, or orders. Titus 2:10 not purloining,–Taking little things which they think are so small as to be unnoticed. Stealing is a sin to which slaves are especially liable. They reason that they have labored for it without pay and there is no harm in their taking a portion of their own labor. While this seems plausible, the Holy Spirit forbids it. Titus 2:10 but showing all good fidelity, –[Many slaves in the days of Paul were entrusted with the property of their masters as merchants, physicians, and artists. Thus they had many ways of showing their honesty. It was in their power to defraud them by embezzlement, or to waste the property, or to allow it to be wasted without check or rebuke. Servants were to have family interests at heart, and they were thus to commend themselves to the love and confidence of their masters.] Titus 2:10 that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.–They are to show all fidelity in their position that they may adorn the teaching that God has given to the world and commend it by their conduct to their masters. [A slave cheerfully accepting his hard lot, and striving to please and advance the interest of his earthly master only for the love of Christ, must have been in those days a silent, yet a most powerful influence which could so mold a character so degraded that scarcely were they considered to rank among men at all. “They were ranked as possessions just like sheep and cattle.”] Titus 2:11 For the grace of God bath appeared,–God’s favor of love to man appeared in the person of Jesus Christ. The power of God was manifested and so was the law, but not fully and clearly his love till Jesus came. Titus 2:11 bringing salvation to all men,–Salvation is open to all men , but man accepts or rejects as he sees fit. The choice is with him. Jesus opened the door, pointed out the way, and invited man to return to the Father’s home and to the blessings he enjoyed in heaven. This is what Jesus did for us. Titus 2:12 instructing us,–[Educating us by a life of sad experiences. God’s grace is in truth a stern discipline of self-denial and training for higher and better things.] Titus 2:12 to the intent that, denying ungodliness–There is a feeling in the flesh of rebellion against God. To restrain this feeling and bring it under subjection to God is to deny ungodliness. Titus 2:12 and worldy lusts,–The lusts for the fleshly, worldly things –lust of the flesh, lust of the pride of life, lust for power, for riches and honor. To deny ourselves these–to turn from them–is what the Lord teaches us. Titus 2:12 we should live soberly–To live soberly is to discharge the duty one owes to himself. He is not to give way to appetites , passions, and lusts, but to so live that by a moderate use of his faculties he will develop them to the highest point of strength and activity. He must do his duty to himself before he can do his duty to others. He who does not live soberly cannot live righteously. He cannot do his duty to his fellow man until he discharges those he owes to himself. A drunken man cannot do his duty to his wife, to his children, to his neighbors, to his God; but the man who properly controls himself can discharge his duty to all others. Titus 2:12 and righteously–To live righteously is faithfully to discharge our duty to our fellow men in all the relations of life. Titus 2:12 and godly–To live godly is to discharge our duties to God. The obligation and duties we owe in these several relations interweave into and overlap each other. They depend upon each other, yet they are distinct and cover man’s whole duty. Titus 2:12 in this present world;–In the physical world God has ordained that men shall live by food and exercise. The soul takes food in approaching God in worship, which consists in the earnest and devout study of God’s word, in prayer, songs of praise to God, and in continuing “stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42.) This food gives no strength without it is assimilated to the wants of the spiritual works which consists in restraining our appetites and passions within proper bounds, in acting kindly toward all men, in showing kindness to those in need, and in actively carrying the word of life to all in darkness. The doing of this spiritual labor in turn gives appetite for earnest and true worship and enables the soul to appreciate its benefits. The best preparation the child ever receives for profitable attendance on the Lord’s-day service is attained through fidelity in discharging the duties they owe to their fellow men and to God through the week. It enables them to live soberly, righteously, and godly. As in this world, so in the spiritual world, food gives strength to labor , labor gives appetite for food, and assimilates the food received to the nourishment and growth of the spiritual body. Titus 2:13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;–As an incentive to and reward for this faithful discharge of his duties, the faithful Christian is to look forward to that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. He told them he would come again in the clouds of heaven, and that his appearing would be a glorious one. (Mark 13:26-27.) He will come to redeem from the grave and crown with everlasting glory and righteousness those that were faithful to him. Titus 2:14 who gave himself for us,–The fundamental idea of the bloody sacrifice is that he for whom the sacrifice is made deserved death for his sins and the death of the victim is accepted in lieu of that of the sinner. The animals were accepted as temporary and typical sacrifices for sin. They were temporary, as they took away finally no sin, but only freed them from it for a season. The sin was rolled forward and the sinner was held guiltless until the day of atonement, when there was a remembrance of the sins again, and a sin offering was made for it anew. It was typical in as much as it pointed forward to the sacrifice of the Son of God, the shedding of his blood for the sins of the world. The blood of Jesus alone can take away sins.

So all sins previous to the shedding of his blood were rolled forward until he came and took away sins once for all. Then there was no more remembrance of sins that had been forgiven. To shed his blood for sin was to give his life for the life of the sinner. Jesus did this for man. Man had sinned, sold himself to the devil, brought himself under bondage to him as his servant became subject to death, received the wages of sin so that he died. Titus 2:14 that he might redeem us from all iniquity,–To redeem from iniquity is to lead from all wrongdoing to our fellow men, and just to the extent that he delivers us from wrongdoing he delivers us from sin and suffering. Titus 2:14 and purify unto himself a people for his own possession ,–[As Israel was represented as God’s chosen people, his peculiar treasure (Exodus 19:5-6; Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 14:2), so Christians are Christ’s own possession, given him by the Father (John 6:37; John 17:6-8), forming the body of which he is the head (Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18), and made to him “an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: who in time past were no people, but now are the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy” (1 Peter 2:9-10).] Titus 2:14 zealous of good works.–Doing the works of God. They are good because they conform to the likeness of God and make us good to man. Nothing brings good to man except the things commanded by God. To do them honors God and benefits man. God’s honor and man’s good are joined together in the work he does. The humble can do good works as well as the mighty. Indeed, exalted positions carry with them strong temptations, of which we in the humbler spheres of life know nothing. God requires us to strive day by day to do something that will help others. If we do so from the right motives, do it in the name of the Lord, whether it benefits others or not, we shall save our own souls because in so doing we fit ourselves for a home with God. Titus 2:15 These things speak and exhort and reprove–The truths were to be made to bear upon the conscience and to result in right conduct. He enjoins to dwell on the doctrine of edification and never to grow weary because it cannot be too much inculcated. He likewise bids him to add the spurs of exhortation and reproof for men are not sufficiently admonished as to their duty if they be not solemnly urged to the performance of their responsibility. Titus 2:15 with all authority. Let no man despise thee.–[The exhortations and reproofs must be characterized by authority so that none might regard lightly the apostolic instruction. He must speak with the authority which comes from a knowledge of the divine will and of the saving purpose of God.]

Titus 2:1-2

“THE EPISTLE TO TITUS”

Sound Doctrine For Older Men (Titus 2:1-2)

1. The task given to Titus was to “set in order the things that are lacking”… a. Which involved appointing elders to shepherd the local churches

• Titus 1:5-16b. It also including speaking things which are proper for sound doctrine - Titus 2:1-10

2. The word “sound” (hugiaino) means… a. Literally to be well, to be in good health - Thayerb. Sound doctrine is therefore that which is spiritually healthy, wholesome

3. Sound doctrine includes many things… a. Spiritual truths related to the gospel, the church, etc. b. But also exhortations related to godly conduct

[Such is certainly the case in our text, where “things which are proper for sound doctrine” include how Christians are to be and act. In this study, we shall focus our attention on…]

I. CONDUCT OLDER MEN A. SOBER, , …1. Sober (nephalios) a. Sober, temperate, self-controlled, especially in respect to wine b. Used metaphorically, meaning sober-minded, watchful, circumspect c. It is that state of mind which is free from the excessive influence of passion, lust or emotion - The Complete WordStudy Dictionary2. Reverent (semnos) a. Venerable, reverend, reputable, dignified b. It represents not only earthly dignity (kosmios), but that which is derived from a higher citizenship, a heavenly one, which is the possession of all believers c. There lies something of majestic and awe-inspiring qualities in semnos which does not repel but rather invites and attracts - ibid.3. Temperate (sophron) a. Discreet, sober, temperate, of a sound mind b. Self-disciplined in one’s freedom, self-restrained in all passions and desires - ibid.– Older men are to set the tone of a congregation by their sobriety, reverence and temperate nature B. SOUND IN FAITH, LOVE, …1. Faith (pistis) a. Subjectively meaning firm persuasion, conviction, belief in the truth, veracity, reality or faithfulness (though rare) b. Objectively meaning that which is believed, doctrine, the received articles of faith - The Complete WordStudy Dictionary2. Love (agape) a. Love, affectionate regard, goodwill, benevolence b. Spoken more especially of good will toward others, the love of our neighbor, brotherly affection, which the Lord Jesus commands and inspires - ibid.3. Patience (hupomone) a. A bearing up under, patience, endurance as to things or circumstances b. This is in contrast to makrothumia, long-suffering or endurance toward people c. Associated with hope (1 Thessalonians 1:3) and refers to that quality of character which does not allow one to surrender to circumstances or succumb under trial - ibid.– Aged men may be unhealthy in body due to physical infirmities, but they are to be spiritually sound through an ever-increasing faith, love, and patience [Older men often think their age is an excuse to let younger ones take over in regards to the service of Christ and His church. Yet God’s Word reveals otherwise. Consider some…]

II. TO INSPIRE OLDER MEN A. MOSES AND AARON…1. They were chosen to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage 2. At the ages of 80 and 83 - cf. Exodus 7:73. When they were already past the normal life span - cf. Psalms 90:10 (written by Moses) – Who did God chose to lead His people? Men past their prime! B. JOSHUA AND CALEB…1. Joshua was given the charge of leading the conquest of Canaan, during the last thirty years of his life (he lived until he was 110) - cf. Joshua 24:292. Caleb was also very much involved, and he was in his eighties

• cf. Joshua 14:6-11– Who did God use to fight His battles? Aged men willing to take a stand! C. DANIEL…1. Served God from the days of his youth, for over 70 years! - cf. Daniel 1:212. Was well over eighty when he… a. Served as one of three governors over the kingdom of Babylon
• Daniel 6:1-3b. Was thrown into the lions’ den - Daniel 6:4-27c. Prospered in the reigns of Darius and Cyrus the Persian
• Daniel 6:28– Who did God use to stand as a beacon to the world? A man who could have said, “Haven’t I done enough?” D. PAUL, THE AGED…1. As he refers to himself in Philemon 1:92. Yet we know at this time in his life, he was busy a. Writing letters (Ep, Co, Ph, Phe), while under house arrest b. Traveling, visiting, encouraging churches, after he was released – Who did God use to reveal half the New Testament? A man who refused to retire! E. MODERN DAY …1. Evangelists, elders, missionaries, ministering into their eighties and beyond

2. Other dedicated Christian men I have known, active in local church work

3. Men who would rather wear out than rust out – Who does God use today? Aged men who refuse to stop working for the Lord!

4. It is not enough to be considered “sound” (healthy) just because… a. We stood for the truth in the past b. We served in the church for many years in the past

5. An aged man who is spiritually sound continues to be… a. Sober, reverent, and temperate b. Healthy in faith, love, and patience c. Willing to serve whenever and wherever His Lord gives him the opportunity!

Yes, sound doctrine calls for aged men to “bear fruit in old age”, as David described in his psalm….

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. - Psalms 92:12-15 And as Paul wrote in his epistle…

Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

• 2 Corinthians 4:16 Do not let our age excuse us from continuing to grow and serve…!

Titus 2:2

Titus 2:2 Titus 2:2 ————————— πρεσβυταςG4246 AGED “MEN” νηφαλιουςG3524 SOBER ειναιG1511 [G5750] TO BE, σεμνουςG4586 GRAVE, σωφροναςG4998 , υγιαινονταςG5198 [G5723] τηG3588 SOUND πιστειG4102 τηG3588 IN FAITH, αγαπηG26 τηG3588 IN LOVE, υπομονηG5281 IN ; the: Leviticus 19:32, Job 12:12, Psalms 92:14, Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 65:20 sober: or, vigilant, 1 Corinthians 15:34, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 3:11, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8,*Gr. grave: Titus 2:7, 1 Timothy 3:4, 1 Timothy 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:11, Philippians 4:8,*Gr. temperate: Titus 1:8, Acts 24:25, 1 Corinthians 9:25, Galatians 5:23, 2 Peter 1:6, Mark 5:15, Luke 8:35, Romans 12:3, 2 Corinthians 5:13, 1 Peter 4:7,*Gr. sound: Titus 1:13 in patience: 1 Timothy 1:5 Genesis 9:21 - and was Joshua 7:19 - My son Acts 26:20 - and do 1 Corinthians 9:21 - not 2 Corinthians 13:5 - in the faith Galatians 5:22 - love 1 Timothy 6:3 - to wholesome Titus 2:4 - sober Titus 2:5 - discreet Titus 2:6 - sober minded Titus 2:2. ———————– The apostle then specifies what will constitute sound doctrine. The items are appropriate for the persons in the various age groups and other places in the walks of life. The aged or elderly men were to “act their age” by being sober or watchful, grave or sober-minded, temperate or self-controlled. sound in the faith means to be true to the word of God which is the basis of faith (Romans 10:17). In charity requires them to be interested in the welfare of others. Patience means for them to be constant in their devotion to the Lord, enduring whatever it brings without complaining. Titus 2:2 ——————————————————————————– Aged men (πρεσβύτας) Only here, Luke 1:18; Philemon 1:9. To be understood of natural age, not of ecclesiastical position. Note that 1 Timothy 3, in treating of church officers, deals only with Bishops and Deacons. Nothing is said of Presbyters until chapter verse, where Timothy’s relations to individual members of the church are prescribed. These church members are classified in this and the following verses as old men, old women, younger men, servants. In lxx πρεσβύτης is occasionally interchanged with πρεσβευτής ambassador.

See 2 Chronicles 32:31; 1Ma 13:21; 1Ma 14:21-22; 2Ma 11:34. Titus 2:2 ——————————————————————————– Aged men (presbutas). See Philemon 1:9 for this word. For discussion of family life see also Colossians 3:18 to Colossians 4:1; Ephesians 5:22 to Ephesians 6:9; 1 Timothy 5:1 to 1 Timothy 6:2. For the adjectives here see 1 Timothy 3:2; 1 Timothy 3:8; for the substantives see 1 Timothy 6:11.

Titus 2:3-4

“THE EPISTLE TO TITUS”

Sound Doctrine For Older Women (Titus 2:3-4)

1. In our text, Paul describes “things which are proper for sound doctrine” - Titus 2:1a. Doctrine that is spiritually healthy, wholesome b. In this case, exhortations related to godly conduct

2. We saw that he wanted Titus to tell the older men to be… a. Sober, reverent, temperate - 2 Timothy 2:2b. Sound in faith, in love, in patience - 2 Timothy 2:2 [Now Paul directs his comments to…]

I. CONDUCT OLDER WOMEN A. IN …1. Reverent (hieroprepes) a. As becomes holiness - Strongb. Meaning to act like a sacred person - The Complete WordStudy Dictionary (TCWD)2. In behavior (katastema) a. Demeanor, deportment, bearing - Thayerb. Manner of life - TCWD– In dress, in speech, in conduct, they are to reflect their holy calling B. NOT , NOT GIVEN TO MUCH WINE…1. Not slanderers (diabolos) a. A false accuser, used for the devil - TCWDb. One who falsely accuses and divides people without any reason - ibid.2. Not given to much wine (douloo polos oinos) a. Not enslaved by much wine, not habitual drunkards or tipplers - Clarkeb. Both among the Greeks and Romans old women were generally reputed to be fond of much wine - ibid.– They are to guard against what comes out of their mouths, and what goes into it C. OF GOOD THINGS…1. Teachers of good things (kalodidaskolos) 2. Teaching that which is good, a teacher of goodness - Thayer3. Influencing for good the younger women by precept and example

• JFB4. What they were to teach includes what is described for younger women - Titus 2:4-5– The Lord intends for older women to be teachers D. YOUNGER WOMEN…1. Admonishing (sophronizo)

2. To hold one to his (her) duty; to exhort earnestly - Thayer3. To correct, teach - TCWD– Older women have a duty to teach and correct the younger women [Just as older men often think their age is an excuse to slack off in regards to the service of Christ and His church, sometimes the older women do also. Yet God can still use their service. Consider some…]

II. TO INSPIRE OLDER WOMEN A. SARAH…1. Over 65 years old when she left Ur with Abraham - Genesis 12:4-52. A beautiful woman in her old age - Genesis 12:11; Genesis 12:14; Genesis 20:23. A woman of faith - Hebrews 11:114. Adorned with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit - 1 Peter 3:3-45. Who trusted in God, and was submissive to her husband

• 1 Peter 3:5-6– A woman whose physical beauty was surpassed by her inner beauty B. ANNA…1. A woman over 100 years old - Luke 2:362. Who served God with fastings and prayers night and day - Luke 2:373. Who did not hesitate to thank God, and tell others the good news of God! - Luke 2:38– A woman who used her widowhood to serve God and others C. TABITHA (DORCAS)…1. Whom Peter restored to life - Acts 9:36-422. Full of good works and charitable deeds - Acts 9:363. Made tunics and garments, likely for the widows who showed them
• Acts 9:39– Another example of a woman who used her life to serve others D. PETER’S WIFE…1. Whose mother was healed by Jesus - Matthew 8:14-152. Who accompanied her husband on his travels - 1 Corinthians 9:53. Who herself was martyred, according to Clement of Alexandria – A woman who left home and family to follow Christ and ultimately die for Him E. MODERN DAY …1. Older women who continue to teach children and younger women

2. Older women who have traveled to foreign lands to teach others

3. Older women who attend despite their frail health and painful infirmities

4. Women who would rather wear out than rust out – Who will God use today? Aged women who refuse to stop Working for the Lord!

5. Again, it is not enough to be considered “sound” (healthy) just because… a. We stood for the truth in the past b. We served in the church for many years in the past

6. It is not enough to just have older men who are… a. Sober, reverent, and temperate b. Healthy in faith, love, and patience c. Willing to serve as elders if qualified

7. We need older women who are… a. Reverent in behavior b. Not slanderers, not given to much wine c. Teachers of good things c. Willing to exhort and admonish the younger women

Are the older women also willing to bear fruit in their old age…? - cf. Psalms 92:12-15

Titus 2:4-5

“THE EPISTLE TO TITUS”

Sound Doctrine For Young Women (Titus 2:4-5)

1. Our text continues to describe “things which are proper for sound doctrine” - Titus 2:1a. Doctrine that is spiritually healthy, wholesome b. In this case, exhortations related to godly conduct

2. We have already considered… a. Conduct becoming older men and older women - Titus 2:2-4b. Examples to inspire older men and women to bear fruit in their old age

[We now turn our attention to…]

I. CONDUCT YOUNG WOMEN A. TO LOVE THEIR AND …1. To love their husbands (philandros), to love their children(philoteknos) 2. To have an affectionate love for both husband and children 3. This should be natural, but sin can lead one to become unloving

• Romans 1:314. Note that this is something the older women can train them
• Ti 2:4 (ASV, ESV, NIV) – Where such love is lacking in younger women, it can be relearned! B. AND CHASTE…1. Discreet (sophron) a. Also required of older men (where it is translated as ’temperate’) - Titus 2:2b. Discreet, sober, temperate, of a sound mind c. Self-disciplined in one’s freedom, self-restrained in all passions and desires - TCWD2. Chaste (hagnos) a. Pure from carnality, chaste, modest - Thayerb. Pure in heart, and in life - Barnesc. In body, in affection, words and actions, having their love pure and single to their own husbands, keeping their marriage bed undefiled - Gilld. This conduct would be just as important for single women
• cf. 1 Corinthians 7:34– Young women, married or single, should be discreet and chaste in their behavior C. …1. Homemakers (oikouros)

2. A keeper at home, one who looks after domestic affairs with prudence and care - TCWD3. Attentive to their domestic concerns, or to their duties in their families - Barnes4. A virtuous woman might be engaged in economic affairs outside the home, but not to the neglect of her family - cf. Proverbs 31 : 10-31 (note esp. 16,24,31) – Her duty is first to home and family, though may work outside the home if capable D. GOOD…1. Good (agathos)
3. Other translations have “kind” (ASV, ESV, NASB, NIV, NRSV)
4. In respect to operation or influence on others, i.e., useful, beneficial, profitable - TCWD– As a young woman carries out her duties, she is to do so with goodness and kindness E. TO THEIR …1. Obedient (hupotasso)
5. To subject oneself, place oneself in submission - TCWD3. Wives are to be in submission to their husbands - Ephesians 5:22; Colossians 3:18; 1 Peter 3:1; 1 Peter 3:54. Although there is an ontological spiritual equality between men and women (Galatians 3:28; 1 Peter 3:7), there remain physical, positional and functional differences. There are designated functions for a husband and a wife which man cannot change because God has ordained them. Any endeavor to effect change will bring frustration, vanity, and emptiness. - TCWD– Submission is a virtue enjoined on all Christians (Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5); wives can demonstrate how it should be done [Such is the conduct that is becoming of young women. Many today scoff at such notions. But for those willing to obey, they can be used by God to accomplish great things. Consider some…]

II. TO INSPIRE YOUNG WOMEN A. HANNAH…1. Whose name means “gracious, merciful; that he gives”

• Hitchcock2. Her trials and prayers were rewarded by God giving her a son, Samuel - 1 Samuel 1:1-203. Who was willing to dedicate her son to the Lord - 1 Samuel 1:21-28; 1 Samuel 2:18-194. Who offered a prayer of thanksgiving, that is similar to the song of Mary - 1 Samuel 2:1-105. And was later blessed with three more sons, and two daughters
• 1 Samuel 2:20-21– A woman of faith who dedicated family in service to the Lord B. ESTHER…1. A beautiful orphan girl, raised by her cousin Mordecai - Esther 2:72. Who became wife of Ahasuerus, king of Persia - Ezra 2:8-173. Who risked her life to save the Jews from extinction – Esther 4:13-16– A beautiful and gracious woman, used in God’s providence to save a nation C. MARY…1. The young virgin who became the mother of our Lord - Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-252. Who came to understand who her son’s true family was - cf. Luke 2:48-51; Matthew 12:46-502. Who followed her son to His crucifixion - John 19:253. Who was later together with His apostles - Acts 1:13-14– A chaste and discreet woman, who reminds us that all our children belong to God D. …1. The wife of Aquila - Acts 18:1-32. Who joined her husband in teaching Apollos - Acts 18:263. Fellow workers with Paul, and who risked their own lives – Romans 16:3-44. In whose home churches met - Romans 16:5; 1 Corinthians 16:19– A wife who used her home to further the cause of the gospel of Christ E. MODERN DAY …1. Women who love their husbands and their children, providing homes for them

2. Those who do not let their families become a hindrance, but as a way to serve the Lord

3. Chaste and discreet girls, even teenagers, who take a stand for decency and morality

4. Women who demonstrate the beauty and value of submission and service – Who will God use today? Any young woman who dares to follow the Lord!

5. Some might think that Paul’s words in our text… a. Are chauvinist and outdated b. Would prevent women from attaining their full potential

6. Yet time and experience has shown it to be sound doctrine… a. Doctrine that is spiritually healthy, wholesome for young women b. That which is most beneficial in developing truly healthy families

Are the young women willing to heed such sound doctrine, “that the word of God may not be blasphemed”…?

Titus 2:5

Titus 2:5­ Titus 2:5 ——————————- σωφροναςG4998 , αγναςG53 CHASTE, οικουρουςG3626 KEEPERS AT HOME, αγαθαςG18 GOOD, υποτασσομεναςG5293 [G5746] SUBJECT τοιςG3588 ιδιοιςG2398 TO THEIR OWN ανδρασινG435 , ιναG2443 THAT μηG3361 NOT οG3588 THE λογοςG3056 τουG3588 WORD θεουG2316 OF GOD βλασφημηταιG987 [G5747] MAY BE EVIL SPOKEN OF. discreet: Titus 2:2 keepers: Genesis 16:8, Genesis 16:9, Genesis 18:9, Proverbs 7:11, Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Timothy 5:13 good: Acts 9:36, Acts 9:39, 1 Timothy 5:10 obedient: Genesis 3:16, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Corinthians 14:34, Ephesians 5:22-24, Ephesians 5:33, Colossians 3:18, 1 Timothy 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Peter 3:1-5 that: 2 Samuel 12:14, Psalms 74:10, Romans 2:24, 1 Timothy 5:14, 1 Timothy 6:1 Genesis 34:1 - the daughter Deuteronomy 24:5 - a man Nehemiah 5:9 - reproach Esther 1:22 - that every man Proverbs 31:13 - worketh Matthew 18:7 - unto John 15:8 - is Romans 12:17 - Provide 2 Corinthians 8:21 - for 1 Timothy 3:7 - lest 2 Peter 2:2 - pernicious ways Titus 2:5. ———————– They will be discreet or moderate, and chaste, which means to be pure in heart and life. Keepers at home is from which Thayer defines, “The (watch or) keeper of a house. Keeping at home and taking care of household affairs, domestic.” A woman cannot display the kind of character and conduct as this and the preceding verse describes, if she follows the example of many modern wives, who spend much of their time running round in the neighborhood, or devoting their attention to clubs and other social gatherings. Good has virtually the same meaning as chaste, except that the apostle adds the specification that they be obedient to their own husbands. Ephesians 5:22-24 teaches that the husband is the head of the wife, hence she is required to be subject to him. That the word of God be not blasphemed.

The world in general understands that a wife is supposed to be subject to her husband; but if she is otherwise while making a profession of being guided by the Bible, it will reflect unfavorably on that profession. To blaspheme means to speak evil, and hence such inconsistent conduct on the part of a married woman will give occasion to speak against the Book she claims to love. Titus 2:5 ——————————————————————————– Keepers at home (οἰκουργούς) Wrong. Rend. workers at home. N.T.o. olxx, oClass. ——————————————————————————– Good (ἀγαθάς) Not attributive of workers at home, but independent. Rend. kindly. The mistress of the house is to add to her thrift, energy, and strict discipline, benign, gracious, heartily kind demeanor. Comp.

Matthew 20:15; 1 Peter 2:18; Acts 9:36. See on Acts 11:24; see on Romans 5:7. ——————————————————————————– Obedient (ὑποτασσομένας) Better, subject or in subjection. Frequent in Paul, but not often in the active voice. See on James 4:7; see on Romans 8:7; see on Philippians 3:21; and comp. 1 Corinthians 14:34; Ephesians 5:22; Colossians 3:18. Titus 2:5 ——————————————————————————– Workers at home (oikourgous). So the oldest MSS. (from oikos, ergou) instead of oikourous, keepers at home (from koiso, ouros, keeper).

Rare word, found in Soranus, a medical writer, Field says. Cf. 1 Timothy 5:13. “Keepers at home” are usually “workers at home.” ——————————————————————————– Kind (agathas). See Romans 5:7. See Colossians 3:18; Ephesians 5:22 for the same use of hupotassomai, to be in subjection. Note idiois (their own). See 1 Timothy 6:1 for the same negative purpose clause (hina mη blasphηmηtai).

Titus 2:6-8

“THE EPISTLE TO TITUS”

Sound Doctrine For Young Men (Titus 2:6-8)

1. Once more our text deals with “things which are proper for sound doctrine” - Titus 2:1a. Doctrine that is spiritually healthy, wholesome b. In this case, exhortations related to godly conduct

2. We have already considered… a. Conduct becoming older men, older women, young women - Titus 2:2-5b. Examples to inspire each to be fruitful in their service to the Lord

[Now we turn our attention to…]

I. CONDUCT YOUNG MEN A. SOBER-MINDED…1. The Greek word is sophroneoa. To be sane, in one’s right mind a. By implication to be sober-minded, to think and act soberly, discreetly, to use sound judgment and moderation, to be self-disciplined - TCWD2. A related trait (sophron) enjoined upon: a. Older men (where it is translated as ’temperate’) - Titus 2:2b. Young women (where it is translated as ‘discreet’) - Titus 2:53. As translated by other versions: a. Self-controlled - ESV, NASB, NIV, NRSV b. Sensible - HCSB – Young men are to have their minds and passions in control, exercising self-discipline B. IN ALL THINGS A PATTERN OF GOOD WORKS…1. Pattern (tupos) a. A prototype; particularly of a pattern or model after which something is to be made (cf. Hebrews 8:5) - TCWDb. Figuratively an example, pattern to be imitated, followed (cf. 1 Timothy 4:12) - ibid.2. Good works (kalos ergon) a. Good deeds, noble deeds, useful deeds b. In which Christ intends for us to be zealous - cf. Titus 2:14; Titus 3:1; Titus 3:8; Titus 3:14– Young men with their natural strength and zeal should set the pattern for good works C. IN SHOWING , , …1. Doctrine (didaskalia) a. Teaching, instruction - Thayerb. The art or manner of teaching, as well as that which is taught, may be under consideration 2. Integrity (adiaphthoria) a. Incorruptibility, integrity, freedom from corruptible mixtures or adulterations - TCWDb. Titus was advised not to mix in his teaching anything that would in any way deprive Christian teaching of its eternal value and cause it to be relegated to second place - ibid.3. Reverence (semnotes) a. Gravity, honesty - Strongb. The manner in which a preacher delivers his message, should be such as to command respect. He should evince good sense, undoubted piety, an acquaintance with his subject, simplicity, seriousness, and earnestness, in his manner.

• Barnes4. Incorruptibility (aphtharsia) a. Purity, sincerity, incorrupt - Thayerb. This word is omitted in some manuscripts, likewise in more recent translations – Young men who teach are to be concerned with purity of doctrine and presentation D. WITH SOUND SPEECH THAT CANNOT BE …1. Sound speech (hugies logos) a. Sound speech or doctrine, wholesome, right - TCWDb. To use language that would be spiritually “healthful”
• Barnesc. Similar to “sound doctrine” in verse 1 - Titus 2:1d. Using speech that imparts grace to the hearers
• cf. Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:62. That cannot be condemned (akatagnostos) a. Blameless - Strongb. Irreprehensible, not worthy of condemnation, not to be condemned or blamed - TCWDc. Especially by those who seek to oppose us and speak evil of us - cf. Titus 2:5– Young men are to also set the pattern in the kind of speech they use [Such is conduct becoming of young men. Youth is no excuse for loose conduct or careless speech. On the contrary, young men are to set the pattern for all Christians (cf. 1 Timothy 4:12). As done previously, let’s now consider some…]

II. TO INSPIRE YOUNG MEN A. JOSEPH…1. A young man betrayed by his brothers, sold as a slave in Egypt

• Genesis 37:1-362. Maintained his integrity despite his circumstances - Genesis 39:1-12– God used such a young man to save the nation of Israel from famine B. DAVID…1. In his youth, his faith in God overcame giants! - 1 Samuel 17:37, 1 Samuel 17:45-512. His integrity illustrated by his unwillingness to kill King Saul - 1 Samuel 24:1-15– God made such a young man to be king over the nation of Israel C. DANIEL…1. In his teens, Daniel was honored to be trained for service to a king - Daniel 1:3-62. Yet he determined not to defile himself, even at the risk of his life - Daniel 1:8-9– God used such a young man to influence the most powerful man in the world!

D. TIMOTHY…1. He assisted Paul as a young disciple - Acts 16:1-32. His youth was to be no excuse - 1 Timothy 4:123. He served Paul as a son, even to the last days of Paul’s life

• 2 Timothy 1:1-2; 2 Timothy 4:6-9– God used such a young man to help Paul spread the gospel and establish churches E. MODERN DAY …1. Young men who serve the Lord and His church with whatever abilities they have

2. Young men who teach, preach, lead singing and prayers in the public assemblies

3. Young men who resist temptation, seek the Lord’s will in their life first – Who will God use today? Any young man who dares to follow the Lord!

4. Young men can do so much to benefit a local congregation… a. By their example, by their words b. By their zeal, by their strength

5. Let us be careful not to despise their youth… a. Just as Timothy was told not to let others despise his youthfulness - 1 Timothy 4:12b. Especially when they are engaged in the work of the Lord - cf. 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 While we should long to have elders in every church (cf. Titus 1:5), so we should be thrilled to have young men who are just as dedicated in their service to the Lord…!

Titus 2:7

Titus 2:7 Titus 2:7 ————————— περιG4012 IN πανταG3956 ALL THINGS σεαυτονG4572 THYSELF παρεχομενοςG3930 [G5734] HOLDING FORTH τυπονG5179 A PATTERN καλωνG2570 OF GOOD εργωνG2041 WORKS; ενG1722 τηG3588 IN διδασκαλιαG1319 αδιαφθοριανG90 , σεμνοτηταG4587 GRAVITY, αφθαρσιανG861 , all: Acts 20:33-35, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Peter 5:3 uncorruptness: 2 Corinthians 2:17, 2 Corinthians 4:2 gravity: Titus 2:2 sincerity: 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2 Corinthians 8:8, Ephesians 6:24, Philippians 1:10 Exodus 28:40 - glory Matthew 5:16 - that Matthew 13:52 - scribe Matthew 17:27 - lest Mark 6:30 - both Mark 14:6 - a good Acts 9:36 - full Acts 26:25 - words 2 Corinthians 6:6 - pureness Ephesians 2:10 - good Ephesians 5:24 - in Philippians 4:8 - honest 1 Thessalonians 1:7 - ensamples 1 Thessalonians 2:10 - how 2 Thessalonians 3:7 - how 1 Timothy 3:4 - with 1 Timothy 4:6 - good doctrine 1 Timothy 4:16 - Take 1 Timothy 5:10 - good 2 Timothy 3:10 - my Titus 1:2 - hope Titus 1:8 - sober Titus 1:9 - sound Titus 2:14 - zealous James 2:18 - and I will 1 Peter 2:12 - they may Titus 2:7. ———————– Since Titus was himself a young man, as may be gathered from the fact of his being Paul’s “son after the common faith”(Titus 1:4), it was proper that he show an example of righteous living before other young men by practicing good works. In doctrine showing uncorruptness denotes that his teaching was to be pure. Gravity denotes dignity and seriousness. Sincerity is from an original term that means especially a continuous life of pure conduct. Titus 2:7 ——————————————————————————– In all things (περὶπάντα) Lit. concerning all things. The exact phrase, N.T.o. For analogous use of περὶ comp. Luke 10:40-41; Acts 19:25; 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 6:4; 1 Timothy 6:21; 2 Timothy 3:8. ——————————————————————————– Shewing thyself (σεαυτὸνπαρεχόμενος) See on 1 Timothy 1:4. The phrase N.T.o. but occurs in Class., as, to show one’s self holy or righteous; wise or skillful; παρέχειν to make himself scarce. ——————————————————————————– Incorruptness (ἀφθορίαν) Const. with shewing. N.T.o. oClass. lxx once, Haggai 2:18.

Omit sincerity. Titus 2:7 ——————————————————————————– Shewing thyself (seauton parechomenos). Present middle (redundant middle) participle of parechτ with the reflexive pronoun seauton as if the active voice parechτn. The Koinι shows an increasing number of such constructions (Robertson, Grammar, p. 811). See active in 1 Timothy 1:4. ——————————————————————————– An ensample (tupon). For this word see 2 Thessalonians 3:9; Philippians 3:17. ——————————————————————————– Uncorruptness (aphthorian).

Only example, from late adjective aphthoros (a privative and phtheirτ).

Titus 2:8

Titus 2:8 Titus 2:8 ————————— λογονG3056 SPEECH υγιηG5199 SOUND, ακαταγνωστονG176 NOT TO BE ; ιναG2443 THAT οG3588 εξG1537 εναντιαςG1727 HE WHO IS OPPOSED εντραπηG1788 [G5652] MAY BE ASHAMED, μηδενG3367 NOTHING εχωνG2192 [G5723] HAVING περιG4012 υμωνG5216 YOU λεγεινG3004 [G5721] TO SAY φαυλονG5337 EVIL. Sound: Mark 12:17, Mark 12:28, Mark 12:32, Mark 12:34, 1 Timothy 6:3 that he: Nehemiah 5:9, 1 Timothy 5:14, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 2:15, 1 Peter 3:16 may: Isaiah 66:5, Luke 13:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:14 having: Philippians 2:14-16 Nehemiah 6:13 - that Job 11:3 - make thee Job 16:3 - what emboldeneth Psalms 119:39 - Turn Proverbs 10:32 - know Daniel 6:4 - but Matthew 5:19 - do Matthew 17:27 - lest Matthew 18:7 - unto Matthew 26:60 - found none Luke 4:22 - the gracious Acts 26:25 - words Romans 2:24 - the name 1 Thessalonians 2:10 - how 1 Thessalonians 4:12 - ye may walk 1 Timothy 3:7 - lest 1 Timothy 6:1 - that the 2 Timothy 1:13 - the form Titus 1:9 - sound 2 Peter 2:2 - pernicious ways Titus 2:8. ———————– Sound speech is that which will have a good effect on those who accept it. Cannot be condemned. Such speech may be opposed and misrepresented, but it cannot be shown to be wrong. The opposers will therefore be put to shame when they are unable to say anything (truthfully) against it. Titus 2:8 ——————————————————————————– Sound speech (λόγονὑγιῆ) Ὑγιής sound, only here in Pastorals. The usual form is the participle, as ὑγιαινόντωνλόγων, 2 Timothy 1:13; ὑγιαίνουσιλόγοις, 1 Timothy 6:3. ——————————————————————————– That cannot be condemned (ἀκατάγνωστον) N.T.o. oClass. See 2Ma 4:47. ——————————————————————————– He that is of the contrary part (ὁἐξἐναντίας) The phrase N.T.o. See Mark 15:39. The heathen opposer is meant. Comp. blasphemed, Titus 2:5, and 1 Timothy 6:1. Ἑναντίος contrary, in Paul only 1 Thessalonians 2:15. ——————————————————————————– May be ashamed (ἐντραπῃ) Only here in Pastorals.

In Paul, 1 Corinthians 4:14, note; 2 Thessalonians 3:14, note, and see on Matthew 21:37. ——————————————————————————– Evil thing (φαῦλον) Only here in Pastorals. In Paul, Romans 9:11; 2 Corinthians 5:10.

See on John 3:20. Titus 2:8 ——————————————————————————– Sound (hugiη, Attic usually hugiβ in accusative singular), elsewhere in Pastorals participle hugianτn (Titus 2:1). ——————————————————————————– That cannot be condemned (akatagnτston). Only N.T. example (verbal, a privative and katagnτstos) and in 4 Macc. 4:47. Deissmann (Bible Studies, p. 200) quotes it from an inscription and the adverb from a papyrus. ——————————————————————————– He that is of the contrary part (ho ex enantias). “The one on the opposite side” (your opponent). Cf. Titus 2:9; 1 Timothy 5:14. ——————————————————————————– May be ashamed (hina entrapηi).

Final clause with hina and second aorist passive subjunctive of entrepτ, to turn, in middle and passive to turn one on himself and so be ashamed (to blush) as in 2 Thessalonians 3:14; 1 Corinthians 4:14. This sense in the papyri. ——————————————————————————– Evil (phaulon).

Old word, easy (easy morals), worthless; bad, as in 2 Corinthians 5:10.

Titus 2:9-10

“THE EPISTLE TO TITUS”

Adorning The Doctrine Of God (Titus 2:9-10)

1. Instructing Titus to “speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1)… a. Paul described conduct becoming those of different ages and genders b. Older men and older women, young women and young men, including Titus himself

2. He also prescribed conduct becoming those who were slaves - Titus 2:9-10a. Which we can easily apply to ourselves as workersb. Conduct which Paul said enabled them to “adorn the doctrine of God our Savior”

3. What is meant to “adorn the doctrine of God”? As expressed in other translations… a. “they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive” (NIV) b. “they may be an ornament to the doctrine of God our Savior” (NRSV)

[The idea is “to show the beauty of the teaching of God” (NET). Christian workers have the opportunity to show the beauty and value of following God’s doctrine. That such may true with us, let’s take Paul instructions to those who were servants and apply them to us as workers…]

I. CONDUCT WORKERS A. TO THOSE OVER THEM…1. Other translations use the words “submissive” (ESV) and “subject” (NASB) 2. Such obedience is further qualified in other epistles: a. “with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ;” - Ephesians 6:5b. “not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,” - Ephesians 6:6c. “with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men” - Ephesians 6:7d. “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” - Colossians 3:23e. “knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. - Colossians 3:24– Christian workers should offer sincere obedience to their employers out of devotion to Christ B. WELL- IN ALL THINGS…1. As expressed in other translations: a. “trying to please them” (NIV) b. “to give satisfaction in every respect” (NRSV) c. “to do what is wanted” (NET) 2. Assuming that what is asked is legal and morally right a. We may think it stupid or unsound business-wise b. But our task is to do what is asked of us – Christian workers should seek to make their bosses’ ideas successful C. NOT BACK…1. As found in other translations: a. “not argumentative” (ESV) b. “not to talk back to them” (NIV) 2. Unless, of course, the boss or employer looks for constructive feedback – Christian workers should avoid arguing with those in authority over them D. NOT …1. That is, not stealing that which belongs to the owner or company 2. Stealing, embezzling their master’s substance, taking away, and making use of what is their property, keeping back part of money or goods committed to their trust: the word is used in the case of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:2). - Gill– Christian workers should not take that which does not belong them E. SHOWING ALL GOOD …1. “to show that they can be fully trusted” (NIV) 2. Approving themselves to be faithful servants in everything they are entrusted with - Gill– Christian workers should be those that any boss or company can trust completely! [Whether errand boy or company president, sound doctrine calls for Christian to be the best workers a company could want. Imagine the impact on productivity and employee relations if all Christians would take such teaching to heart and life. To encourage us to do so, here are some…]

II. TO INSPIRE WORKERS A. JOSEPH…1. Though a slave, a successful worker because the Lord blessed him - Genesis 39:1-52. Blessed because of his fidelity to the Lord and his master

• Genesis 39:6-93. Even in prison blessed by Lord with success - Genesis 39:21-234. Demonstrated humility and was honored by Pharaoh - Genesis 41:28-46– Despite trying circumstances, Joseph adorned the doctrine of God with his example of fidelity and humility as he served those over him B. DANIEL…1. Though a captive, and tempted by the king’s delicacies, he was determined to be true to God - Daniel 1:3-6; Daniel 1:82. The Lord blessed his efforts to be faithful to Him - Daniel 1:93. Daniel showed respect to those over him - Daniel 1:11-134. In his old age, he continued to put God first though it was at great risk a. Daniel was distinguished by the quality of his work
• Daniel 6:1-3b. His enemies could find no fault in him - Daniel 6:4-5c. Despite their attempts to kill him, Daniel continued to serve God - Daniel 6:6-10d. His service and fidelity resulted in the praise of God and prosperity - Daniel 6:26-28– In youth and old age, Daniel adorned the doctrine of God with his dedication to putting God first, even over those who employed him E. MODERN DAY …1. Men and women who excel in their professions because they put God first

2. Workers who are highly valued for their service, often retained and even promoted while others are let go – Who will God bless and businesses promote today? Any worker who dares to adorn the doctrine of God our Savior!

3. Again we see that “sound doctrine” is not limited to “church issues”… a. Though certainly we need to be sound on issues related to the Lord’s church b. But it goes far beyond, reaching to how we raise our families and conduct our business

4. Remember that “sound doctrine” is that which is spiritually healthy, wholesome… a. What can be more “sound” than to “adorn the doctrine of God”? b. What can be more “spiritually healthy” than to “make the teaching of God attractive”?

May God’s grace empower us to be the kind of men, women, and workers that will make us “ornaments” illustrating the value of serving God. As Paul wrote to the Romans…

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. - Romans 12:1-2 Are we living in such a way as to prove that God’s will is good, acceptable, and perfect…?

Titus 2:10

Titus 2:10 Titus 2:10 ————————— μηG3361 NOT νοσφιζομενουςG3557 [G5734] , αλλαG235 BUT πιστινG4102 πασανG3956 ALL ενδεικνυμενουςG1731 [G5734] SHEWING αγαθηνG18 GOOD, ιναG2443 THAT τηνG3588 THE διδασκαλιανG1319 τουG3588 σωτηροςG4990 SAVIOUR υμωνG5216 OF YOUR θεουG2316 GOD κοσμωσινG2885 [G5725] THEY MAY ADORN ενG1722 IN πασινG3956 ALL THINGS. purloining: 2 Kings 5:20-24, Luke 16:6-8, John 12:6, Acts 5:2, Acts 5:3 showing: Genesis 31:37, Genesis 31:38, Genesis 39:8, Genesis 39:9, 1 Samuel 22:14, 1 Samuel 26:23, Psalms 101:6, Matthew 24:45, Luke 16:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2 adorn: Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 4:1, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:15, Philippians 2:16, Philippians 4:8, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:16 the doctrine: 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 6:1, 1 Timothy 6:3, 2 John 1:9 God: Titus 1:3, 1 Timothy 1:1, Isaiah 12:2 Genesis 30:29 - General Genesis 31:6 - General Genesis 39:2 - house Exodus 28:40 - glory Psalms 24:5 - God Psalms 88:1 - Lord Psalms 106:21 - God Proverbs 16:17 - highway Isaiah 43:3 - the Holy One Isaiah 43:11 - General Malachi 1:6 - a servant Luke 1:47 - God Luke 2:11 - unto John 15:8 - is Acts 5:31 - a Saviour Acts 13:23 - raised Romans 12:11 - serving Romans 15:2 - General 1 Corinthians 12:22 - General Ephesians 6:5 - be Colossians 3:22 - obey 1 Timothy 2:2 - all godliness Titus 3:4 - God 1 Peter 2:18 - be Titus 2:10. ———————– Purloining means the taking of the property of another in a secret or underhand manner. A slave would have many opportunities for doing that, in connection with the services he has to render with the possessions of his master. Showing all good fidelity means for them to be honest and faithful with the goods of their masters as they go about their work. Adorn is from a Greek word that means to honor. In its details, it denotes that use of or handling of anything that recognizes order and harmony. If a slave is faithful in his service to his master, at the same time he is professing a belief in the doctrine or teaching of Christ, it will show that a man can be such a believer, and at the same time be under the yoke of servitude. The result will. be to make a favorable impression on the mind of the master. Titus 2:10 ——————————————————————————– Purloining (νοσφιζομένους) Only here and Acts 5:2-3. lxx, Joshua 7:1; 2Ma 4:32. Often in Class. From νόσφι apart. The fundamental idea of the word is to put far away from another; to set apart for one’s self; hence to purloin and appropriate to one’s own use. Purloin is akin to prolong: prolongyn or purlongyn “to put fer awey.” Old French porloignier or purloignier. ——————————————————————————– Shewing all good fidelity (πᾶσανπίστινἐνδεικνομένοςἀγαθήν) The phrase N.T.o. This is the only instance in N.T. of ἀγαθός with πίστις. ——————————————————————————– Adorn the doctrine (τὴνδιδασκαλίανκοσμῶσιν) The phrase N.T.o.

For κοσμῶσιν adorn, see on 1 Timothy 2:9. Titus 2:10 ——————————————————————————– Not purloining (mη nosphizomenous). Present middle participle of nosphizτ, old verb (from nosphi, apart), in middle to set apart for oneself, to embezzle, in N.T. only here and Acts 5:2-3. ——————————————————————————– Fidelity (pistin). See Galatians 5:22; 1 Timothy 5:12 for pistis in the sense of faithfulness. Nowhere else in the N.T. do we have agathη with pistis as here, but an Oxyr. papyrus (iii. 494, 9) has this very phrase (pβsan pistin endeiknumenηi). Westcott and Hort put agapηn in the margin.

See Titus 3:2. ——————————————————————————– That they may adorn (hina kosmτsin). Final clause with hina and present active subjunctive. See 1 Timothy 2:9 for kosmeτ. Paul shows slaves how they may “adorn” the teaching of God.

Titus 2:11-15

“THE EPISTLE TO TITUS”

The Grace Of God That Brings Salvation (Titus 2:11-15)

1. The doctrine of grace is a wonderful concept… a. Grace means “goodwill, loving-kindness, favor” (Thayer) b. A popular definition is “unmerited favor”

2. The Bible clearly teaches that we are saved by grace… a. We are justified freely by God’s grace through the redemption in Christ - Romans 3:24b. God’s gift is salvation by grace through faith, not of works

• Ephesians 2:8-9; cf. Titus 3:4-7

3. Yet some misunderstand and abuse the concept of grace… a. Believing that grace allows one to sin without consequence b. Which Paul and Jude sought to counter in their writings - cf. Romans 6:1-2; Jude 1:3-4 [In Titus 2:11-15, we read about “The Grace Of God That Brings Salvation”, and how it certainly does not permit license (freedom to sin). As we consider our text more closely, note first that God’s grace…]

I. HAS TO ALL MEN A. ONCE IT WAS A HIDDEN MYSTERY…1. Kept secret since the world began - Romans 16:252. Which had been hidden from ages and from generations-Colossians 1:26-273. God’s plan for redeeming man had been a mystery, even to angels

• cf. 1 Peter 1:10-12 B. BUT HAS NOW BEEN …1. Starting with the teaching of Christ Himself - Matthew 13:10-11, Matthew 13:34-352. Continued with the preaching of the apostles - Ephesians 3:3-53. Now made known to all nations - Ephesians 3:8-9; Romans 16:25-26 [The grace of God that brings salvation, unlike Gnosticism which shrouds itself in privileged secrecy, is good news that God intends for every one to hear. Not just to hear, but also to heed…]

II. TEACHES US HOW TO LIVE A. DENYING AND WORLDLY LUSTS…1. Teaching us to say “No!” to ungodliness (asebeia) a. Impiety toward God, ungodliness, lack of reverence - TCWDb. Wickedness in general, neglect or violation of duty toward God, our neighbor or ourselves, joined with and springing from impiety toward God - ibid.2. Teaching us to deny worldly lusts (kosmikos epithumia) a. Improper desires pertaining to this life - the desire of wealth, pleasure, honor, sensual indulgence - Barnesb. Such passions as the people of this world are prone to

• ibid.3. For one cannot love the Father if they love such things in the world - 1 John 2:15-17a. Grace is certainly not license to sin! b. It calls us to love the Father, which should affect the way we live

B. LIVING SOBERLY, , AND GODLY…1. To live soberly (sophronos) a. With sound mind, soberly, temperately, discreetly - Thayerb. As conduct becoming older men (temperate), young women (sober), young men (sober minded) - Titus 2:2; Titus 2:4; Titus 2:62. To live righteously (dikaios) a. Justly, conformable to justice; honestly, without injuring anyone - TCWDb. This refers to the proper performance of our duties to our fellow-men - Barnesc. Perhaps best summed up in the “Golden Rule” - Matthew 7:123. To live godly (eusebos) a. Piously, godly - Thayerb. In a godly manner, according to the Word of God, and agreeably to the will of God; and in all godly exercises, both public and private, and to the glory of God - Gill4. Notice how these three virtues point inward, outward and upward: a. “Soberly,” that is, with self-restraint, in relation to one’s selfb. “Righteously” or justly, in relation to our neighborc. “Godly” or piously, in relation to God (not merely amiably and justly, but something higher, godly, with love and reverence toward God) - Jamieson, Fausset and Brown C. IN THIS PRESENT AGE…1. An evil age, from which Christ died to save us - Galatians 1:42. In which we now live - in the world, but not of the world - cf. John 17:14-16 D. LOOKING FOR THE BLESSED HOPE AND …1. Awaiting with anticipation the return of Jesus Christ! - cf. 1 Corinthians 1:7; Philippians 3:20-212. Described here as “our great God and Savior” (asserting the deity of Christ) - Titus 2:13 [Thus the grace of God teaches us how to live in this world, all the while preparing and looking for the world to come! Of course, this wonderful grace of God that has appeared to all men…]

III. JESUS’ GIFT OF HIMSELF A. TO REDEEM US FROM EVERY LAWLESS DEED…1. Redeem (lutroo) - to redeem, liberate by payment of ransom

• Thayer2. From every lawless deed (anomia) - the condition of without law, because ignorant of it or because of violating it; contempt and violation of law, iniquity, wickedness - Thayer3. Jesus died to liberate us from the guilt of lawlessness, by offering His precious blood as compensation - 1 Peter 1:18-19 B. TO PURIFY US FOR EVERY GOOD WORK…1. Purify (katharizo) - to make clean, to purify from wickedness
• Thayer2. For every good work (kalos) - works that are “beautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable, commendable, admirable” - Thayer3. This He accomplishes through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit (an allusion to baptism) - Titus 3:4-5;cf. John 3:3-5 C. TO BE HIS SPECIAL PEOPLE, FULL OF ZEAL…1. Special (periousios) - It refers to God’s chosen people in whom He has a special interest, one which exceeds His common concern for mankind in general. Thus the phrase should better be translated, ‘His treasured people’ - TCWD2. Zealous (zelotes) - A zealot, one zealous for or eagerly desirous of something - TCWD3. In particular, as stressed in this epistle, zealous for good works! - Titus 2:14; cf. Titus 3:1; cf. Titus 3:8; cf. Titus 3:144. Though when all is said and done, our works have not saved us by their own merit - cf. Luke 17:10

1. Concerning such things Titus was to speak to his brethren - Titus 2:15a. Exhorting and rebuking with all authority b. Letting no one to despise him c. Certainly such should be equally emphasized in our preaching today

2. What then is the proper response to God’s grace…? a. It does not preclude obedience - cf. Hebrews 5:9b. It does not include works of merit - cf. Titus 3:5

3. It begins with faith, repentance, and baptism… a. Faith in Jesus who gave Himself for us - Romans 3:24-26b. Repentance for sin, which God commands of all - Acts 17:30-31c. Baptism into Christ, in which we experience a renewal - Romans 6:1-4;cf. Titus 3:4-8

4. But then God’s grace teaches us to… a. Deny ungodliness and worldly lusts b. Live soberly, righteously, and godly c. Be zealous for every good work

What has been our response to the grace of God? To excuse continuing in a life of sin, or a serious effort to live a life of holiness to the Lord…?

Titus 2:12

Titus 2:12 Titus 2:12 ————————— παιδευουσαG3811 [G5723] ημαςG2248 US ιναG2443 THAT, αρνησαμενοιG720 [G5666] τηνG3588 HAVING DENIED ασεβειανG763 καιG2532 ταςG3588 AND κοσμικαςG2886 επιθυμιαςG1939 WORLDLY DESIRES, σωφρονωςG4996 καιG2532 AND δικαιωςG1346 καιG2532 AND ευσεβωςG2153 PIOUSLY ζησωμενG2198 [G5661] WE SHOULD LIVE ενG1722 IN τωG3588 THE νυνG3568 PRESENT αιωνιG165 AGE, Teaching: Matthew 28:20, John 6:25, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Hebrews 8:11, 1 John 2:27 denying: Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7, Ezekiel 18:30, Ezekiel 18:31, Ezekiel 33:14, Ezekiel 33:15, Matthew 3:8-10, Matthew 16:24, Luke 1:75, Romans 6:4-6, Romans 6:12, Romans 6:19, Romans 8:13, Romans 13:12, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 5:24, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 4:22-25, Colossians 1:22, Colossians 3:5-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, James 4:8-10, 1 Peter 2:11, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 4:2-5, 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 John 2:15-17, Jude 1:18 live: Psalms 105:45, Ezekiel 36:27, Matthew 5:19, Matthew 5:20, Luke 1:6, Luke 1:75, Luke 3:9-13, Acts 24:16, Acts 24:25, Romans 6:19, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Peter 1:14-18, 2 Peter 1:5-8, 2 Peter 3:11, 1 John 2:6, Revelation 14:12 soberly: Titus 2:4 godly: Psalms 4:3, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2 Peter 2:9 this: John 14:30, John 17:14, John 17:15, Romans 12:2, Galatians 1:4, Ephesians 2:2, 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 John 5:19 Genesis 38:26 - And he knew Leviticus 3:6 - he shall Deuteronomy 10:12 - to walk Psalms 32:6 - godly Psalms 112:4 - righteous Psalms 119:1 - undefiled Psalms 119:17 - I may live Psalms 119:101 - refrained Proverbs 8:4 - General Proverbs 12:28 - General Proverbs 20:7 - just Isaiah 32:16 - General Isaiah 33:15 - that walketh Isaiah 44:22 - return Isaiah 51:7 - ye that Ezekiel 11:18 - General Ezekiel 11:20 - they may Micah 6:8 - to do Zechariah 8:19 - therefore Mark 8:34 - Whosoever Mark 9:43 - if Luke 3:13 - Exact Luke 9:23 - deny Luke 11:42 - and pass Acts 17:30 - but Romans 5:6 - ungodly Romans 12:3 - soberly Colossians 1:6 - knew 1 Thessalonians 5:6 - sober 1 Timothy 2:15 - sobriety 1 Timothy 4:7 - exercise 1 Timothy 6:11 - righteousness 2 Timothy 3:12 - live Titus 1:1 - after 1 Peter 4:7 - ye 1 Peter 5:8 - sober 1 John 2:16 - the lust of the flesh 1 John 2:29 - that every Revelation 12:1 - and the Titus 2:12. ———————– Teaching us that, etc. This denotes that something more than the favor of God is involved in the salvation of man, and that he is required to do something in order to obtain this salvation. Denying does not mean to question the existence of the things mentioned, but that we must deny them the opportunity of affecting our lives. Ungodliness and worldly lusts. There is not much difference between the meaning of these terms. The first is a somewhat stronger word in the original, meaning a life that is wrong because it is vicious and wicked.

The second concerns chiefly things that are wrong in that they-conform to the world, and hence are interested in this life instead of that which is to come. To live soberly means to use judgment and wisdom such as that which is “from above” (James 3:17). Righteously signifies a life that is patterned after the law of righteousness which is the Gospel. Godly is so termed because it requires a man to live in the way that will be pleasing to Him. Titus 2:12 ——————————————————————————– Teaching (παιδεύουσα) Better, instructing or training. The saving economy of God is educative. Comp. Hebrews 12:4-11, and see on 1 Timothy 1:20. ——————————————————————————– Ungodliness (ἀσέβειαν) In Pastorals only here and 2 Timothy 2:16. The contrary of εὐσέβεια, for which see on 1 Timothy 2:2. ——————————————————————————– Worldly lusts (κοσμικὰςἐπιθυμίας) The phrase N.T.o. Κοσμικὸς worldly, only here and Hebrews 9:1. On the ethical sense in κόσμος the world, see on Acts 17:24, and see on John 1:9.

Titus 2:13

Titus 2:13 Titus 2:13 ————————— προσδεχομενοιG4327 [G5740] τηνG3588 THE μακαριανG3107 BLESSED ελπιδαG1680 HOPE καιG2532 AND επιφανειανG2015 τηςG3588 OF THE δοξηςG1391 τουG3588 GLORY μεγαλουG3173 GREAT θεουG2316 GOD καιG2532 AND σωτηροςG4990 SAVIOUR ημωνG2257 OF OUR ιησουG2424 JESUS χριστουG5547 CHRIST; Looking: 1 Corinthians 1:7, Philippians 3:20, Philippians 3:21, 2 Timothy 4:8, 2 Peter 3:12-14 blessed: Titus 1:2, Titus 3:7, Acts 24:15, Romans 5:5, Romans 8:24, Romans 8:25, Romans 15:13, Colossians 1:5, Colossians 1:23, Colossians 1:27, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Hebrews 6:18, Hebrews 6:19, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 John 3:3 the glorious: Job 19:25-27, Isaiah 25:9, Matthew 16:27, Matthew 25:31, Matthew 26:64, Mark 8:38, Mark 14:62, 1 Timothy 6:13, 1 Timothy 6:14, Hebrews 9:28, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:6,*Gr: Colossians 3:4, 2 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 1:7, 1 John 3:2, Revelation 1:7 our: Titus 3:4, Titus 3:6, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 John 4:14 Exodus 33:18 - General Psalms 24:10 - he is Psalms 88:1 - Lord Psalms 96:13 - he cometh Psalms 98:2 - made Isaiah 9:6 - The mighty God Isaiah 19:20 - he shall send Isaiah 43:11 - General Isaiah 45:21 - a just Isaiah 45:22 - for Isaiah 66:5 - but Matthew 25:1 - went Luke 1:47 - God John 1:1 - the Word was John 5:23 - all men John 10:30 - General Acts 5:31 - a Saviour Acts 7:2 - The God Acts 26:6 - the promise Romans 3:12 - there is none Romans 8:23 - waiting Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing Galatians 5:5 - the hope Ephesians 1:18 - is Ephesians 3:18 - able Ephesians 4:4 - as Philippians 2:6 - in Colossians 2:9 - in 1 Thessalonians 1:10 - wait 1 Thessalonians 2:19 - in 2 Thessalonians 1:7 - when 2 Thessalonians 1:9 - the glory 2 Thessalonians 3:5 - and into 1 Timothy 1:1 - God 2 Timothy 1:10 - our Titus 1:3 - God Hebrews 1:8 - O God Hebrews 12:2 - Looking James 2:1 - the Lord 1 Peter 1:5 - ready 2 Peter 1:1 - of God and our Saviour 1 John 2:28 - when 1 John 3:16 - perceive 1 John 5:20 - This is Titus 2:13. ———————– Christians may have the blessed hope in this life even, but they are looking for the fulfillment of it in the future. The glorious appearing of the great God and that of our Saviour refers to the same person. The Deity (Godhead) is composed of three persons, namely, the Father and Son and Holy Ghost (or Spirit), hence God is a proper term to be applied to either of them. Titus 2:13 ——————————————————————————– Looking for (προσδεχόμενοι) In Pastorals only here. Comp. Mark 15:43; Luke 2:25; Luke 12:36. In this sense not in Paul. Primarily, to receive to one’s self, admit, accept. So Luke 15:2; Romans 16:2; Philippians 2:29. That which is accepted in faith, is awaited expectantly. ——————————————————————————– That blessed hope (τὴνμακαρίανἐλπίδα) The phrase N.T.o. Μακάριος blessed, very often in the Gospels. See on Matthew 5:3.

In Pastorals, with the exception of this passage, always of God. In Paul, only of men, and so usually in the Gospels. Ἑλπίδα hope, the object of hope. Why the hope is called blessed, appears from 2 Timothy 4:8; Philippians 3:20, etc. Comp. Jude 1:21, and 1 Peter 1:13. ——————————————————————————– And the glorious appearing (καὶἐπιφάνειαντῆςδόξης) Καὶ is explanatory, introducing the definition of the character of the thing hoped for. Looking for the object of hope, even the appearing, etc.

Glorious appearing is a specimen of the vicious hendiadys by which the force of so many passages has been impaired or destroyed in translation. Rend. appearing of the glory. ——————————————————————————– Of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ (τοῦμεγάλουθεοῦκαὶσωτῆροςἡμῶνΧριστοῦἹησοῦ) For Jesus Christ rend.

Christ Jesus. Μέγας great with God, N.T.o , but often in lxx. According to A.V. two persons are indicated, God and Christ. Revelations with others rend. of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus, thus indicating one person, and asserting the deity of Christ. I adopt the latter, although the arguments and authorities in favor of the two renderings are very evenly balanced. Titus 2:13 ——————————————————————————– Looking for (prosdechomenoi). Present middle participle of prosdechomai, old verb, the one used of Simeon (Luke 2:25) and others (Luke 2:38) who were looking for the Messiah. ——————————————————————————– The blessed hope and appearing of the glory (tηn makarian elpida kai epiphaneian tηs doxηs).

The word epiphaneia (used by the Greeks of the appearance of the gods, from epiphanηs, epiphainτ) occurs in 2 Timothy 1:10 of the Incarnation of Christ, the first Epiphany (like the verb epephanη, Titus 2:11), but here of the second Epiphany of Christ or the second coming as in 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 4:8. In 2 Thessalonians 2:8 both epiphaneia and parousia (the usual word) occur together of the second coming. ——————————————————————————– Of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ (tou megalou theou kai sτtηros Iηsou Christou).

This is the necessary meaning of the one article with theou and sτtηros just as in 2 Peter 1:1; 2 Peter 1:11. See Robertson, Grammar, p. 786. Westcott and Hort read Christou Iηsou.

Titus 2:14

Titus 2:14 Titus 2:14 ————————— οςG3739 WHO εδωκενG1325 [G5656] GAVE εαυτονG1438 HIMSELF υπερG5228 FOR ημωνG2257 US, ιναG2443 THAT λυτρωσηταιG3084 [G5672] HE MIGHT REDEEM ημαςG2248 US αποG575 FROM πασηςG3956 ALL ανομιαςG458 , καιG2532 AND καθαρισηG2511 [G5661] MIGHT PURIFY εαυτωG1438 TO HIMSELF λαονG2992 A PEOPLE περιουσιονG4041 , ζηλωτηνG2207 ZEALOUS καλωνG2570 OF GOOD εργωνG2041 WORKS. gave: Matthew 20:28, John 6:51, John 10:15, Galatians 1:4, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 5:2, Ephesians 5:23-27, 1 Timothy 1:15, 1 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 3:18, Revelation 1:5, Revelation 5:9 that: Genesis 48:16, Psalms 130:8, Ezekiel 36:25, Matthew 1:21, Romans 11:26, Romans 11:27 purify: Malachi 3:3, Matthew 3:12, Acts 15:9, Hebrews 9:14, James 4:8, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:2 unto: Acts 15:14, Romans 14:7, Romans 14:8, 2 Corinthians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 5:15 peculiar: Exodus 15:16, Exodus 19:5, Exodus 19:6, Deuteronomy 7:6, Deuteronomy 14:2, Deuteronomy 26:18, Psalms 135:4, 1 Peter 2:9 zealous: Titus 2:7, Titus 3:8, Numbers 25:13, Acts 9:36, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Timothy 2:10, 1 Timothy 6:18, Hebrews 10:24, 1 Peter 2:12 Exodus 37:6 - General Exodus 39:30 - Holiness Leviticus 9:3 - Take ye Leviticus 9:15 - General Leviticus 11:32 - it must be put into water Leviticus 16:30 - General Leviticus 20:26 - severed Leviticus 25:41 - then shall Numbers 3:50 - General Numbers 7:15 - General Numbers 19:19 - shall sprinkle Numbers 23:9 - dwell alone Deuteronomy 4:20 - a people Deuteronomy 5:15 - the Lord Deuteronomy 9:26 - which thou hast brought forth Deuteronomy 15:15 - General Deuteronomy 28:9 - establish 2 Samuel 7:23 - went 1 Kings 8:53 - separate 2 Kings 5:14 - and he was clean 1 Chronicles 17:21 - redeem Job 7:21 - take away Psalms 4:3 - for Psalms 19:14 - redeemer Psalms 26:11 - redeem Psalms 31:5 - thou Psalms 33:12 - his own Psalms 34:14 - do Psalms 39:8 - Deliver Psalms 72:14 - he shall Psalms 74:2 - redeemed Psalms 78:35 - their redeemer Psalms 105:45 - That Psalms 107:2 - Let the Psalms 110:3 - beauties Psalms 111:9 - sent Psalms 119:146 - and I shall keep Psalms 136:24 - General Proverbs 3:27 - Withhold Proverbs 21:8 - but Isaiah 1:27 - redeemed Isaiah 35:9 - but Isaiah 41:14 - saith Isaiah 43:1 - Fear Isaiah 43:4 - precious Isaiah 43:21 - General Isaiah 45:21 - a just Isaiah 53:12 - he bare Isaiah 63:9 - in his Jeremiah 31:11 - redeemed Ezekiel 18:28 - turneth Ezekiel 36:29 - save Daniel 12:10 - shall be Hosea 14:2 - away Micah 7:19 - subdue Malachi 3:17 - jewels Matthew 5:16 - that Matthew 26:10 - a good Mark 2:17 - I came Mark 10:45 - and to Mark 14:6 - a good Luke 22:19 - given John 1:29 - which John 5:23 - all men John 10:11 - giveth John 10:18 - but John 15:2 - and John 17:19 - that John 19:34 - came Acts 27:23 - whose Romans 3:12 - there is none Romans 3:24 - through Romans 4:25 - Who was Romans 6:14 - sin Romans 7:24 - who 1 Corinthians 1:13 - Paul 1 Corinthians 1:30 - redemption 1 Corinthians 6:19 - and ye 1 Corinthians 7:23 - are 1 Corinthians 14:12 - forasmuch 1 Corinthians 15:58 - the work 2 Corinthians 9:8 - may Galatians 2:19 - that Galatians 4:5 - redeem Galatians 4:18 - it is Galatians 6:10 - opportunity Ephesians 1:7 Ephesians 3:18 - able Ephesians 4:24 - righteousness Ephesians 5:26 - he Philippians 2:8 - the death Philippians 4:8 - are pure Colossians 1:12 - made Colossians 1:14 - whom Colossians 1:22 - to 1 Thessalonians 4:3 - your 1 Thessalonians 5:10 - died 1 Timothy 4:15 - give 1 Timothy 5:10 - if she have diligently 2 Timothy 3:17 - thoroughly furnished Titus 3:1 - to be ready Hebrews 1:8 - O God Hebrews 4:9 - people Hebrews 7:27 - this Hebrews 8:3 - have Hebrews 8:10 - they shall Hebrews 9:12 - by his Hebrews 9:26 - the sacrifice Hebrews 12:2 - endured Hebrews 12:10 - partakers 1 Peter 5:2 - of 2 Peter 2:9 - the godly 1 John 1:9 - and to 1 John 3:5 - to Revelation 3:19 - be Titus 2:14. ———————– Gave himself for us shows that Christ is the particular one of the Godhead who is meant in the preceding verse, since He is the one who was given as a sacrifice. To redeem means to rescue something from a state of bondage. A condition of iniquity or sin was that from which Christ offered himself as a ransom. After being rescued from iniquity, we are purified and are ready to become the Lord’s peculiar (special possession) people. Such a people are expected to have the distinction of being zealous of good works. Titus 2:14 ——————————————————————————– Gave himself for us (ἔδωκενἑαυτὸνὑπὲρἡμῶν) See on 1 Timothy 2:6, and comp. Galatians 1:4. Ὑπὲρ on behalf of; not instead of. ——————————————————————————– Might redeem (λυτρώσηται) Only here, Luke 24:21; 1 Peter 1:18. See on 1 Timothy 2:6. Neither λύτρον ransom, λύτρωσις redemption, nor λυτρωτής redeemer occur in Paul. He has the figure of purchase (ἀγοράζεσθαι, ἐξαγοράζεσθαι), 1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 Corinthians 7:23; Galatians 3:13; Galatians 4:5. Comp. Revelation 5:9; Revelation 14:3-4; 2 Peter 2:1. ——————————————————————————– Iniquity (ἀνομίας) Only here in Pastorals. Lit. lawlessness.

See on 1 John 3:4. ——————————————————————————– Might purify (καθαρίσῃ) In Pastorals only here. Mostly in Synoptic Gospels and Hebrews. In Paul, 2 Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 5:26. oClass. Often in lxx. ——————————————————————————– A peculiar people (λαὸνπεριούσιον) Λαός people only here in Pastorals. In Paul ten times, always in citations. Most frequently in Luke and Acts; often in Hebrews and Revelation. Περιούσιος N.T.o. A few times in lxx, always with λαός. See Exodus 19:5; Exodus 23:22; Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 14:2; Deuteronomy 26:18.

The phrase was originally applied to the people of Israel, but is transferred here to believers in the Messiah— Jews and Gentiles. Comp. 1 Peter 2:10. Περιούσιος is from the participle of περιεῖναι to be over and above: hence περιουσία abundance, plenty. Περιούσιος also means possessed over and above, that is, specially selected for one’s own; exempt from ordinary laws of distribution. Hence correctly represented by peculiar, derived from peculium, a private purse, a special acquisition of a member of a family distinct from the property administered for the good of the whole family. Accordingly the sense is given in Ephesians 1:14, where believers are said to have been sealed εἰςἀπολύτρωσιντῆςπεριποιήσεως with a view to redemption of possession, or redemption which will give possession, thus = acquisition. So 1 Peter 2:9, where Christians are styled λαὸςεἰςπεριποίησιν a people for acquisition, to be acquired by God as his peculiar possession. Comp. 1 Thessalonians 5:9; 2 Thessalonians 2:14, and περιποιεῖσθαι to acquire, Acts 20:28.

The phrase καθαρίζεινλαὸν to purify the people, in lxx, Nehemiah 12:30; Jdt 16:18. ——————————————————————————– Zealous (ζηλωτὴν) Lit. a zealot. Comp.

Acts 21:20; Acts 22:3; 1 Peter 3:13. Only here in Pastorals. In Paul, 1 Corinthians 14:12; Galatians 1:14. For the word as a title, see on the Canaanite, Matthew 10:4, and see on Mark 3:18. ——————————————————————————– Authority (ἐπιταγῆς) See on 1 Timothy 1:1. ——————————————————————————– Despise (περιφρονείτω) N.T.o. Occasionally in Class. From περὶ beyond, φρονεῖν to be minded. To set one’s self in thought beyond; hence; contemn, despise. Comp. 1 Timothy 4:12.

The exhortation is connected with authority. Titus is to claim respect for his office and for himself as bearing it. Titus 2:14 ——————————————————————————– Who gave himself for us (hos edτken heauton huper hηmτn). Paul’s great doctrine (Galatians 1:4; Galatians 2:20; 1 Timothy 2:6). ——————————————————————————– That he might redeem us (hina lutrτsηtai). Final clause, hina and the aorist middle subjunctive of lutroτ, old verb from lutron (ransom), in N.T. only here, Luke 24:21; 1 Peter 1:18. ——————————————————————————– Purify to himself (katharisηi heautτi). Final clause with first aorist active subjunctive of katharizτ, for which verb see Ephesians 5:26. ——————————————————————————– Lawlessness (anomias).

See 2 Thessalonians 2:3. ——————————————————————————– A people for his own possession (laon periousion). A late word (from perieimi, to be over and above, in papyri as well as periousia), only in LXX and here, apparently made by the LXX, one’s possession, and so God’s chosen people.

See 1 Peter 2:9 (laos eis peripoiηsin). ——————————————————————————– Zealous of good works (zηlτtηn kalτn ergτn). “A zealot for good works.” Substantive for which see 1 Corinthians 14:12; Galatians 1:14. Objective genitive ergτn.

Titus 2:15

Titus 2:15 Titus 2:15 ————————— ταυταG5023 THESE THINGS λαλειG2980 [G5720] SPEAK, καιG2532 AND παρακαλειG3870 [G5720] EXHORT, καιG2532 AND ελεγχεG1651 [G5720] CONVICT μεταG3326 WITH πασηςG3956 ALL επιταγηςG2003 COMMAND. μηδειςG3367 NO ONE σουG4675 THEE περιφρονειτωG4065 [G5720] LET DESPISE. speak: Titus 1:13, 2 Timothy 4:2 with: Matthew 7:29, Mark 1:22, Mark 1:27, Luke 4:36 Let: 1 Timothy 4:12 Leviticus 19:17 - rebuke Ezra 7:10 - and to teach Nehemiah 5:7 - I rebuked Proverbs 15:5 - but Proverbs 24:25 - them Isaiah 58:1 - spare Ezekiel 3:21 - if thou Luke 4:32 - General 1 Corinthians 14:3 - exhortation 1 Corinthians 16:11 - no Ephesians 5:11 - but Philippians 2:15 - rebuke 1 Thessalonians 2:11 - General 1 Thessalonians 5:12 - and admonish 1 Timothy 4:11 - General 1 Timothy 4:13 - to exhortation 1 Timothy 4:16 - Take 1 Timothy 5:7 - General 1 Timothy 6:2 - These Titus 2:15. ———————– Titus was to speak so as to inform them of their duty. He was then to exhort them, which means to insist on doing what one knows to be his duty. If they refuse to perform their duty, the next thing is to rebuke the disobedient ones. With all authority means that Titus was fully authorized to speak all these things. To despise means to belittle, and Titus was to conduct himself in such a manner that people would look with respect upon him. Titus 2:15 ——————————————————————————– With all authority (meta pasηs epitagηs). See 1 Corinthians 7:6; 2 Corinthians 8:8. Assertion of authority is sometimes necessary. ——————————————————————————– Let no man despise thee (mηdeis sou periphroneitτ). Present active imperative in prohibition of periphroneτ, old verb, only here in N.T., to think around (on all sides). Literally, “let no man think around thee” (and so despise thee). In 1 Timothy 4:12 it is kataphroneitτ (think down on), a stronger word of scorn, but this one implies the possibility of one making mental circles around one and so “out-thinking” him. The best way for the modern minister to command respect for his “authority” is to do thinking that will deserve it.