July 6, 2025

A Pastoral Greeting

Preacher: Pablo Cachon Series: Titus-Church Manual Scripture: Titus 1:1–4

July 6, 2025

A Pastoral Greeting – Titus 1:1-4

Ice Breaker

  1. Read Titus 1:1-4 as a group.
  2. Can you share a fun or interesting fact about yourself that most people might not know?

Loving God Unreservedly

  1. What does this passage reveal about the character of God and His plans for His people?
  2. Who is Paul referring to when he speaks about the 'faith of God's elect' in this passage?

Loving People Sacrificially

  1. How can understanding the concept of the 'knowledge of truth' as mentioned in Titus deepen our faith?
  2. How does this passage encourage us to nurture our own relationships with God and others?
  3. If you could invite any biblical character to join our discussion today, who would it be? Why?
  4. How does this text emphasize the importance of sound doctrine in the church community?

Making Disciples Purposefully

  1. How does theology sometimes interfere with missions? Should it? How should theology sometimes empower and propel missions?
  2. How would you describe your hope of eternal life? How about to an unbeliever? Share it with someone this week pray for them by name or for a God divine appointment (God appointed meeting).

Dig Deeper (optional/personal study)

  1. Research: The themes throughout the Pastoral Epistles from William D. Mounce (2000, p.cxxx):

 

Reference

Theme

1 Tim 1:3

Historical Situation behind 1 Timothy

1 Tim 1:8–11

Vice Lists

1 Tim 1:12–17

Faithful Sayings

1 Tim 1:20

Timothy’s Ordination

1 Tim 2:2

Reverence (εὐσέβεια)

1 Tim 2:10

Good Works

1 Tim 3:1–7

Origin of Christian Ministry

1 Tim 3:1–7

Qualities of Church Leadership

1 Tim 3:1–7

Church Leadership in the Second Century

1 Tim 3:8–13

Deacons and Deaconesses

1 Tim 3:14–16

The Heart of the Epistle

Titus 2:1–10

Motives of Ethical Instruction

Titus 2:11

Necessity of Obedience

2 Tim 3:10–4:8

Role of Scripture in Ministry (also 1 Tim 4:6–16)

 

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Jul 27

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Sound Doctrine in Family

Preacher: Tim Parker Scripture: Titus 2:1–15 Series: Titus-Church Manual

Jul 20

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Opposing False Teachers

Preacher: Pablo Cachon Scripture: Titus 1:10–16 Series: Titus-Church Manual

Jul 13

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Elders

Preacher: Pablo Cachon Scripture: Titus 1:5–9 Series: Titus-Church Manual