Rob Elphick

Titus introduction

Titus 1:1-4

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Paul draws attention to concepts that will be important in the letter: e.g. one's identity as a servant of God

#authority #discipleship #Paul

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Not that I have already obtained ...

Philippians 3:12-4:1

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One thing, two things: forgetting what's behind, and straining for what is ahead, for the full and final experience of God in Christ Jesus.

#inChrist

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I do it all for the gospel

1 Corinthians 9:23-27

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Paul disciplined himself to treasure the gospel that he would share in it. The exodus fathers provided examples of turning from God.

#desires #discipline #thegospel

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How to be welcome in God's house.

Psalms 15:1-5

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We now look to Him who has made us whole, and become more like Him. We are invited into the wholeness of which David speaks.

#discipleship #fellowship #wholeness

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Love, through quiet diligence

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

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Love is shown through diligence in managing your own affairs.

#humility #love #work

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Comfort in distress

John 14:1-7

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Do not be distressed. You will be with Jesus. You know him, and so you know the way to the Father, and you know the Father.

#confidenceinJesus #Jesus #strength

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Teach me your ways

Psalms 25:1-22

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David's hope is based on God's commitment to His own name.

#discipleship #FearoftheLord #Guidance

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The work of the Father and the Son

John 5:1-47

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The Father and the Son ... at work to bring healing, life, and fellowship.

#Compassion #FatherlovestheSon #fellowship

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Preparing to learn of Jesus through Melchizedek

Hebrews 5:11-6:3

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Let us go on to maturity, knowing that God's purposes, for his children's good, are secured in Jesus.

#Hope #maturity #Promises

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Know the value of holding forth the word of truth

James 5:19-20

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We have the opportunity to provide our brothers and sisters with a service of eternal value. We do so by reflecting the heart of God.

#fellowship #LoveOneAnother #warning

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Beware of fattening wealth

James 5:1-6

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Beware of placing your confidence in wealth. Beware of abusing others in pursuing wealth. If you're in this boat, weep.

#lastdays #money #wealth

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Do not speak evil against one another, brothers

James 4:11-12

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God alone is the lawgiver and assessor, and he alone can save and destroy. I am in no position to cast a verdict on my brother, so don't.

#GodWhoCanSave #Relationships

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Adultery, grace, submission.

James 4:1-10

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In the midst of my waywardness, God's grace abounds. It is a grace that calls for active, sincere submission, and single-minded devotion.

#grace #humility #submission

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Look to God's Word to lead you to God, and hope in Him.

Psalms 42-43

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The prayer of the downcast: for God's light and truth to lead him back into communion with God. Meanwhile, he has resolved to hope in God.

#Godmyjoy #HopeinGod #Perseverance

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Solidifying

Titus 3:9-11

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The gospel is worth our focus. Exalt in the excellent; avoid the worthless. Be fair and decisive with those who stir for division.

#discipline #division #focus

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Titus - remind and insist

Titus 3:1-8

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Through God's mercy in Christ, Christians are heirs of eternal life, and in need of reminding about how this should affect their behaviour.

#heirs #training #works

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Christians should speak differently

James 3:5-12

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Let our tongues yield the fruit of God's mighty redeeming work. It makes no sense for corrupt words to flow out of a renewed heart.

#speech #thetongue #words

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What to do when your growth is stunted. Taste the gospel.

Hebrews 5:11-14

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Spiritual maturity means appreciating and chosing what is truly good.

#discipleship #maturity

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Replacing fear with hope

1 Peter 3:13-16

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Hold Christ the King as first place in your heart. Hold him as your hope, and when people want to know more, be ready to gently explain.

#Fear #Goodworks #Hope

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Time is short, how should we live? (Part 3 of 3)

1 Corinthians 7:26-35

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What does a well-ordered life look like? It is devoted to the Lord, undistracted ... and knows time is short.

#Christthecentre #priorities

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Time is short, how should we live? (Part 2 of 3)

1 Corinthians 7:26-35

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How can we be free from anxieties? Be anxious about one thing - how to please the Lord.

#anxiety #freedom

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Time is short, how should we live?

1 Corinthians 7:26-31

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The time remaining is short so live as though undistracted, including in relation to marriage.

#contentment #eternity #marriage

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Who Jesus is and who we are in him

Hebrews 3:1-6

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Look at Jesus. In Him, we are brothers and sisters with God's people of old.

#perseverence

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