Entries by David Guzik
What Compels You?
For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. (2 Corinthians 5:14-15) If there is anything that there is absolutely […]
Remember What You Used to Be
For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. (Titus 3:3) In Paul’s letter to Titus, this is a section of reminders. Paul wanted Titus to remind the Christians under his teaching and leadership of how to live the Christian life […]
Erinnere dich daran, wie man leben soll
Erinnere sie, dass sie sich den Regierenden und Obrigkeiten unterordnen und gehorsam sind, zu jedem guten Werk bereit; dass sie niemand verlästern, nicht streitsüchtig sind, sondern gütig, indem sie allen Menschen gegenüber Sanftmut erweisen. (Titus 3,1-2) Der Kern eines christlichen Lebens ist das, was Gott für uns in Jesus Christus getan hat. Dieses im Glauben […]
Remember How to Live
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. (Titus 3:1-2) The core of the Christian life is what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. Receiving by faith […]
Dieses sollst du lehren, so sollst du leben
Dieses sollst du lehren und mit allem Nachdruck ermahnen und zurechtweisen. Niemand soll dich gering schätzen! (Titus 2,15) Diese Worte des Apostel Paulus stehen am Ende eines langen Abschnitts, in dem er Titus sagt, wie dieser die Gemeinden auf der Insel Kreta leiten sollte. Das zweite Kapitel vom Buch Titus ist voller praktischer Anleitung für […]
Fellow Laborers
Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers. (Philemon 24) This email of encouragement is intended for pastors, preachers, and Bible teachers – those who serve the Lord and His people through the ministry of the Word. I try to send it out every other week, and I send it on Mondays because I think that […]
Speak the Word, Live the Life
Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. (Titus 2:15) These words from the Apostle Paul come at the end of a long section where he told Titus how to lead the churches on the island of Crete. Titus chapter 2 is filled with practical guidance for the pastor and […]