… in the hope of eternal life …
Summary: The choice we have is not between eternal life and no life. The choice is between eternal life and eternal punishment.
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Titus 1:3 (a) — The Story
… and which now at his appointed season …
Summary: We are in a wonderful story being writing by our lives. God allows us to participate in writing the story at the same time he offers us a happy ending.
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[the hope of eternal life]… promised before the beginning of time …
Summary: God’s ”time” is very different from ours. Before our time began, he knew the cost of offering us eternal life and he willingly paid it.
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… which God, who does not lie …
Summary: God is good. He is able to choose not to lie. Being created in God’s image we also have a choice.
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… in the hope of eternal life …
Summary: How we think about when eternal life begins affects the decisions we make. Choosing to see it as Paul does helps to keep us on the road home.
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… that leads to godliness …
Summary: Godliness is a topic of interest throughout the ages. A favorite Christmas story illustrates one way of explaining what it means.
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…and their knowledge of the truth…
Summary: When Paul writes about the truth, he is pointing us to the source of all truth, God’s Word.
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… to further the faith of God’s elect …
Summary: English translations of the Greek can sometimes differ. The result gives us different views on the author’s meaning. Today’s text leads us to look for ways to further our faith in God.
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… and an apostle of Jesus Christ …
Summary: Paul’s credentials tell us who he is and what his authority is.
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… a servant of God …
Summary: Paul introduces himself as a “servant of God.” This sets the tone for the rest of the letter. These words are not about Paul, but about God.
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