Author: Alan Holden

The Cross Is . . . A Cross of Division A. The Cross Divides between Old Testament and New Testament–>Colossians 2:14 B. The Cross Divides between the Saved and the Lost, 1 Corinthians 1:18 A Cross of Decision There is no neutrality here–>see Luke 23:32, 40-43 A. The Cross of Rejection and Rebellion B. The…

Before the Walk, vv. 22-24 A. The Command, v. 22 B. The Communion, v. 23 C. The Crisis, v. 24 During the Walk, vv. 25-31 A. The Approach, v. 25 B. The Alarm, v. 26 C. The Assurance, v. 27 D. The Attempt, vv. 28-32 Lessons about the Walk A. When Jesus sends us away…

Civil Rulers, vv. 1-7 A. Honor / Respect the office and laws. B. Our behavior is a Witness for or against Christ. C. Remember we once were unsaved. Heretics, vv. 8-11 A. “Heretic” comes from the root word meaning “to choose.” B. Admonish the heretic / Rebuke or Warn twice. Support Ministers and Missionaries, vv….

Introduction Pastors need to have a balanced ministry, teaching and exhorting the saints, as well as refuting false teachers and teachings. Here, Paul tells Titus to remind 3 groups of people of their obligations to the Lord. The Aged Saints, vv. 1-3 A. The Aged Men, v. 2 B. The Aged Women, v. 3 The…

Paul gives Titus several admonitions to heed to fulfill his ministry. Proclaim the Word, vv. 1-4–>see Jude 3 A. The Word of God is central to the ministry of the Church. B. The Problem at the Church of Crete C. Stop Pursuing worldly methods to replace the preaching of the Word. Organize the Church, vv….

The Personal Appeal Paul gives 4 charges that should be heeded by all Christians. Preach the Word, vv. 1-4 A. Urgently Preach the Word B. Whether it is convenient or not, popular or not. C. Why? Because the time will come when people will not want the Word of God. Fulfill Your Ministry, vv. 5-8…

The Prophetic Appeal The Future of the local church in the last days: An Explanation of the Future, vv. 1-9, see 1 Timothy 4:1 A. Self-love & self-importance, vv. 2-4 B. Religious imitation, vv. 5-7 C. Apostate teachers like Jannes and Jambres who imitated the miracles of Moses. An Example from the Past, vv. 10-13…

The Practical Appeal Introduction Paul deals practically with the local church and the pastor’s responsibility. The local church is: God’s Family, v. 1 The Local Church is the household of God, see Ephesians 2:19. A. Timothy was Paul’s “son” in the faith. Paul begot Timothy through the Gospel, 1 Corinthians 4:15. B. Members of the…

The Pastoral Appeal–>5 Encouragements A Praying Friend, vv. 1-5 A. Facing Death, Paul prayed for Timothy! B. Facing Death, Paul reminds Timothy to be Thankful! A Wonderful Gift, vv. 6-7 A. God’s Gift B. God’s Spirit does not generate fear, Romans 8:15 A Holy Calling, vv. 8-11 A. God’s Grace B. God’s Purpose A Faithful…