Titus 1-3 - Qualifications of Elders

Greetings and Grace

Tit 1:1-3 LSB - 

[1] Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, 

for the faith of God's elect 

and the full knowledge of the truth 

which is according to godliness, 

[2] in the hope of eternal life, 

which the God who cannot lie promised from all eternity, 

[3] but at the proper time manifested His word in preaching, 

with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior,

Qualifications of Elders

Tit 1:6 LSB - [6] [namely], if any man is beyond reproach, 

the husband of one wife, 

having faithful children, [who are] not accused of dissipation, or rebellious.

Tit 1:7-9 LSB - 

[7] For the overseer must be beyond reproach as God's steward, 

not self-willed, 

not quick-tempered, 

not addicted to wine, 

not pugnacious, 

not fond of dishonest gain, 

[8] but hospitable, 

loving what is good, 

sensible, 

righteous, holy, 

self-controlled, 

[9] holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, 

so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to reprove those who contradict.

Instructions for the Older and Younger

Tit 2:2 LSB - [2] Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.

Tit 2:7-8 LSB - 

[7] in all things 

show yourself to be a model of good works, 

[with] purity in doctrine, 

dignified, 

[8] sound [in] word which is irreproachable, 

so that the opponent will be put to shame, 

having nothing bad to say about us.

Tit 2:10 LSB - [10] not pilfering, 

but demonstrating all good faith 

so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in everything.

Tit 2:11-13 LSB - 

[11] For the grace of God has appeared, 

bringing salvation to all men, 

[12] instructing us that, 

denying ungodliness and worldly desires, 

we should live sensibly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 

[13] looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,

Tit 2:13-14 LSB - 

[13] looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of 

our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 

[14] who gave Himself for us 

that He might redeem us from all lawlessness, 

and purify for Himself 

a people for His own possession, zealous for good works.

Be Ready for Every Good Work

Tit 3:1-2 LSB - [1] Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, [2] to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate, demonstrating all gentleness to all men.

Tit 3:4-6 LSB - 

[4] But when the kindness and affection of God our Savior appeared, 

[5] He saved us, 

not by works which we did in righteousness, 

but according to His mercy, 

through the washing of regeneration and 

renewing by the Holy Spirit, 

[6] whom He poured out upon us richly 

through Jesus Christ our Savior,

Tit 3:7 LSB - [7] so that having been justified by His grace, 

we would become heirs according to [the] hope of eternal life.

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