June 17, 2010 Lesson 3 of Titus 3

V1-7. How ought we as Christians to behave in relation to: a) civil authorities, and b) our fellow men? What double awareness about ourselves should inspire such conduct? Answer: We are to submit to civil authority. Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. We are to show others the same love and mercy that Christ showed us. By showing this love we may be planting seeds that may one day lead to a soul won for Christ. If we don’t show that love and mercy that soul may be lost forever.


V4-7. What are we told here about: a) the source and method of salvation, and b) our present state and future hope? Do you realize as you ought how ‘richly’ (v6) you are endowed? Answer: First we are reminded that we too once were living under sin. We are currently made holy and in the future we are living with Him in glory spending all eternity praising Him.


V 8-15. By what actions are by what abstinence should genuine faith in God express itself? What is necessary on our part to ensure that this happens? Answer: We are to refrain from controversies about the law.