Paul’s Apostleship DefinedTitus 1:4

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Pastor Brent Small

Paul’s Purpose: Paul’s purpose in writing was to assign Titus with the task of establishing sound doctrine and godly living that would produce credible Christian testimonies.

Paul’s Purpose: As Paul’s purpose was being fulfilled in the Cretan

Christians and churches, they would demonstrate the following formula:

Faith + Practice = Witness

Sound Godly Credible Doctrine Living Testimony

Fruit of Good Deeds

Sermon Goal: Define Paul’s apostleship by discovering 3 “ministry

descriptions” so that we can lay the foundation of the authority of both the messenger and the message.

First Description: Paul, the Ambassador.

*A slave of God;*A representative of Christ;

Second Description: Paul, the Messenger*The purpose of his message:

-To develop our faith.-To produce godliness.-To reveal the gospel.-To obey his calling.

Third Description: Paul, the Discipler.

Paul’s Purpose: Paul’s purpose in writing was to assign Titus with the task of establishing sound doctrine and godly living that would produce credible Christian testimonies.

Paul’s Purpose: As Paul’s purpose was being fulfilled in the Cretan

Christians and churches, they would demonstrate the following formula:

Faith + Practice = Witness

Sound Godly Credible Doctrine Living Testimony

Fruit of Good Deeds