Ep 079 (S4E13) Titus - Part Two

References:

• Missional Strategy - Chapters 2 and 3
  • strategic Christian Communities for the spread of the Gospel throughout the Medeteranian region
  • Transformation through the Gospel - Poem 3:3-7
    • Transformed households - ὑγιαίνω (hoog-ee-ah'-ee-no) 1:9, 1:13, 2:1, 2:2 (sound, free of error)
      • The world looks at the Christian houshold and sees no difference from any other household.
        • Discrediting God’s Word
        • Gospel isn’t compelling
    • The compelling household - 2:1-6, 9-10
      • May look culturally similar
      • But has a different value system
        • Older men and women
        • Younger men and women
        • Slaves
      • Reflect God’s generous grace 2:7-8
  • Transformed humanity
    • The Christian as the ideal citizen
      • Submit to public officials
      • Jesus Principle
    • 1:14, 3:9 Reject quarels about lineage, Jewish laws, etc.
    • 3:14 People must learn to do good by meeting the necessary necessities of others