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The Heart and the Hope of the Elect

April 27, 2014 Series: A Study Through the Epistle of Titus

Passage: Titus 1:1–1:4

THE HEART AND THE HOPE OF THE ELECT

Titus 1:1-4

April 27, 2014

Intro
3 Commitments of the Apostle Paul

1. Committed to the _________________.

2. Committed to the _______________ people of God.

3. Committed to _________________.

I. THE HEART OF THE ELECT (Titus 1:1)
A. THREE DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
1. Faith, which is _______________________.

2. Knowledge of the truth, which is ______________.

3. Godliness, which is _____________________.

II. THE HOPE OF THE ELECT (Titus 1:2-3)
A. ETERNAL LIFE CONFIRMED BY THREE REALITIES
1. Provided by a _________________________ God.

2. Promised before __________________________.

3. Proclaimed by faithful ______________________.

 

THE HEART AND THE HOPE OF THE ELECT

Titus 1:1-4

Discussion Questions

1. Read Titus 1:1-4. Can you detect the depth of the relationship with Paul and Titus? What are some of the features of their friendship? Are there hints that you can apply to your life and ministry?

2. Discuss the three commitments of the apostle Paul. Why are these commitments important?

3. Where do your commitments lie this week? Are they similar to Paul’s commitments? Explain.

4. Why does Paul refer to Christ-followers as “God’s elect?” Why is this language so important? Why do some people struggle with the doctrine of election?

5. The heart of the elect is revealed in Titus 1:1. Discuss:

• Faith, which is grounded

What is biblical faith?

How can you recognize biblical faith?

Is your faith grounded? Why or why not?

• Knowledge of the truth, which is growing

What does this “knowledge” refer to?

How can you gain this knowledge?

Why is this knowledge important?

• Godliness, which is showing

What is godliness?

Are you pursuing godliness?

6. What is the hope of the elect? How do the realities of Titus 1:2-3 encourage your Christian growth?

 

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