For the early church, a lot of attention is given related to whether a believer in Christ needed to follow the laws given by Moses, including the law of circumcision. Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 7, Galatians 3, 5-6, Ephesians 2, Philippians 3, and Colossians 2 all address this subject.  While we may not find ourselves tempted to follow the laws of Moses, legalism can be a real struggle in the church today, causing harm to whole families and individual believers. Additionally, our current celebrity culture fuels temptation to combine sharing the gospel with dishonest gain, corrupting the message and harming the body of Christ. 

In our study of Titus, it is vital that we grasp the solid truth that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. While Paul’s letter will speak into Christlike character, sound doctrine, and righteous living – we must be careful we don’t find ourselves falling into the trap of thinking right standing with God is based on the things we do or the popularity we have. 

Let us seek to be discerning people, willing to receive correction if our own ways of thinking have gone astray. 

During our study of Paul’s letter to Titus we encourage you to memorize Titus 2:11-14.

For this week work on memorizing Titus 2:12

“ It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,”

Prepare for this week’s teaching by reading Titus 1:10-16