Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Corinthians 4:1 Paul wrote to the Corinthians and here told them how he wanted to be considered. When they thought of Paul, what did he want to come into their mind? Paul knew how he and others […]
Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back, not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things. (Titus 2:9-10) Titus was to teach bondservants about their specific duties as Christians. Because slaves were welcome to […]
In allem mache dich selbst zu einem Vorbild guter Werke. In der Lehre erweise Unverfälschtheit, würdigen Ernst, Unverderbtheit, gesunde, untadelige Rede, damit der Gegner beschämt wird, weil er nichts Schlechtes über euch sagen kann. (Titus 2,7-8) Paulus hatte Titus gesagt, wie er mit den unterschiedlichen Gruppen von Menschen in der Gemeinde umgehen sollte, und er […]
He will choose our inheritance for us, The excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Psalm 47:4 This short thought by email is directed to pastors, preachers, and Bible teachers. I hope to bring you a brief word of encouragement after a weekend of serving God in whatever way He has given you to serve. Think […]
In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you. (Titus 2:7-8) Paul told Titus how to speak to the different groups of people in the […]
Gleichweise ermahne die jungen Männer, dass sie besonnen sein sollen. (Titus 2,6) Paulus sagte Titus wie er verschiedene Gruppen von Menschen in der Gemeinde führen und ermutigen sollte und kam schließlich zu der Gruppe der jungen Männer. Dabei begann er mit dem Wort gleichweise. Gleichweise ist ein Bindewort. Es zeigt, dass das, was die jungen […]
Likewise exhort the young men to be sober-minded. (Titus 2:6) As Paul told Titus how to guide and encourage different groups of people in the church, he eventually came to the young men. In speaking of what Titus should say to the young men, he started with the word “likewise.” Likewise is a linking word. It shows that […]