Thought On This Chapter
TIT 3:1 Put them in mind to be subject to
principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
As Christians we are to be in subjection to the
government that we are living under. The government makes laws that we
might not like, but we are to obey them anyway. They can raise our taxes
and we are to pay them. They can set a speed limit of 35mph where it
clearly should be 50mph. These kinds of laws are to be obeyed regardless
of what we think about them.
The Bible teaches that we are to be in subject to
the powers that God has put over us. This then brings up the question, are
we to obey the government no matter what? The answer is no. If the
government tells us to do something that is against what God says, then we are
to obey God and not man. For example if the government say that we cannot
assemble for worship, then we must not listen to them because the Bible clearly
teaches otherwise.
Heb 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves
together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much
the more, as ye see the day approaching.
If the government tells us to quit preaching against
the sin of homosexuality, then we must not listen to them because we are
commanded by God to preach the whole counsel of God.
In short we are to be in subject to the powers of
government even if we do not like it, unless what the government is telling us
to do is against the clear teaching of the Word of God.
Thought On This Chapter
TIT 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have
done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration,
and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
You either believe in works or you believe in the
Bible. That is your only two choices. The Bible is so clear on it.
Man cannot save himself. It is NOT by works of righteousness which we have
done. Salvation is not from anything that you do. Joining a church
does not save. Getting baptized does not save. Doing good deeds does
not save. Our righteousness is no good. It cannot pay for our sin.
Salvation is according to his mercy he saved us. He did it all by Himself.
Heb 1:3 Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and
the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his
power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the
Majesty on high;
Jesus does not need anyone's help. He purged our
sins by himself. And then He sat down on the throne because there was no
more work to be done. Jesus said it is finished. There is nothing
more to be done. Salvation is done. He did all the work. It is
a free gift. We only have to accept it.
Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and
that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any
man should boast.
Joh 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting
life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God
abideth on him.
Since the Bible is so clear on salvation thru grace by
faith and NOT of works, why do so many people believe in works? I can sum
it up in one word. Pride. Works appeals to the sinful prideful heart
of man. I hope that you have put away your pride, and called out to God
for His mercy to save you.
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