To my dear Jewish and non Jewish friends and followers...
If you long for peace in your heart and abundant joy independent of surroundings and circumstances, you'll WANT to read my explanation of the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
If you have no interest in changing your eternal future, thinking you're doing fine, trusting in your education, financial resources, good deeds, kindness towards the needy or efforts to live righteously, then you NEED to read the next few paragraphs...
I'm over 70, having been drawn to faith in my 20s, I've walked with Jesus over 42 years and am convinced what I'm about to share is true.
In Genesis, the first book of the Bible, God told Abraham that through him all the nations of the earth would be blessed. And again it says, Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.
2 truths come from this:
1. Righteousness (a right standing with a Holy God) comes through faith not birth rite
2. All nations are in view for blessing, not just God's chosen nation of Israel.
Through Abraham's seed, Jesus, eternal blessing for all is made available.
Jesus is the long awaited Jewish Messiah.
Jesus, as God, became a man, flesh and blood, and lived among us(this is called the incarnation).
Jesus lived perfectly according to the whole law of God the Father, thus being the only perfectly righteous man.
(Everyone else, including Adam and Eve, and you and I, are sinners and sinful, separated from God).
Jesus, in love, was crucified, by choice, to carry our punishment, as our substitute. He took our sins in His flesh(He became sin for us) and He gifts us His perfect righteousness, which we don't deserve and could never earn. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
Jesus was resurrected on the third day to win victory over sin and death, and then ascended to Heaven where He now sits with God the Father. (1 Corinthians 15:3,4)
His gift of righteousness to those who believe in Him restores us to a personal relationship with God, we're included in His family, we're now His children and we get to live for eternity with Him. No more guilt or shame, instead we receive total forgiveness. No more fear of death, instead, abundant joy, peace and freedom.
This is the good news, this is the Gospel.
For all of you who put your faith in God's promise, like Abraham did, and believe in God's promised Messiah, Jesus, and make Him your Lord and Savior, turning away (repenting) from your sin and away from trusting in anything else for salvation, you will have eternal life.
I can't prove this to you and I'm not trying to. Only by the Holy Spirit will the "eyes of your heart" be opened to understand and believe that God’s Word is absolutely true. My prayer is that you will come to faith and believe, and by believing have abundance of peace, joy and love now and forever. This happened to me on September 25th 1981, and this could happen to you today. I'm praying that it does! For your eternal good and for God's glory!
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For a more detailed dive into the biblical texts that highlight these truths, read on:
There is none righteous, no not one. (Romans 3:10-12)
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus. (Romans 6:23)
While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
If you confess with your mouth that "Jesus is Lord" and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9)
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)
Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but through me." (John 14:6)
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Let The Word Teach
Teaching you to study your own Bible better is our priority for two reasons: deeper worship, more abundant fruit!
This Bible Study uses a one page worksheet and straightforward process. We encourage you to "Let The Word Teach" ... be blessed then share!
Paul uses his final words to show strong leadership, reiterate his top priority and express his deep love for the people of God. Dive in to this 13 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study and be encouraged to make God's love towards others your life's priority! Here's the link:
Confidently and constantly sharing the Gospel has a powerful effect on souls: God uses your proclamation to bring some to faith and God motivates the faithful to grow in their fruitfulness. Dive in to this 13 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study and let God's Word remove the fear and trepidation you might have in sharing His glorious Gospel. You'll be greatly blessed and God will be glorified! Here's the link:
God's gift of grace is unearnable, unbelievable and unchangeable! He lavishes the Holy Spirit on you when you come to believe that Jesus died for your sins. Paul greatly encourages Titus, and us, with these treasured promises of God. Dive in to this 16 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study and experience the awe of God's amazing grace. Then go share His love with others! Here's the link to Titus 3:6-7:
He has saved us...nothing else could! Jesus came in the flesh to die for our sins and was resurrected to demonstrate His absolute power over death. When we put our faith in His work on the cross, sacrificially and lovingly paying the penalty that we deserved, we are born again and completely clean. Wow! The glory of the gospel tucked away in Titus 3:4-5. Dive into this 15 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study and give all glory to God alone...then share His love with others! Here's the link:
Speak evil of NO ONE. Show perfect courtesy to EVERYONE. This is hard teaching and harder to live out. We need the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and actions so that we are ready to do whatever is good. Dive in to this 14 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study on Titus 3:2-3 and see how the Lord wants to transform your heart and tongue...for His glory! Here's the link:
Willing and able! That's Paul's encouragement as Titus continues to minister to his local churches and their elders. In Titus 2:14, Paul called for folks zealous for good works. Here, he adds that they must also be ready for every good work. How are you readying yourself to be both zealous and prepared? May the Holy Spirit gift us for service. Dive into this 14 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study and be greatly encouraged so you can go share the love of Jesus with others! Here's the link:
Jesus died for my sins. I am loved by Him. He caused me to put my faith in His finished work on the cross. He is my Lord and Savior...now what do I do??? Paul makes beautifully clear the purpose Jesus has for us while we await His glorious return...we are to be zealous for good works! Not to earn God's favor or to "buy" our way into Heaven, rather to overflow with thankfulness and joy by loving and serving others. Dive into this 13 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study and be transformed by its truth! You will be blessed and empowered to share His love! Here's the link:
The Grace of God has appeared! This is Paul's basis for all of his instruction to Titus...especially regarding slaves and their need to be submissive in everything. Who does that? Only those saved by faith and indwelt by the Holy Spirit! Paul enthusiastically edifies the grace of God and Its power to work in and through us! Dive in to this 12 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study and see the power available to you through faith!. Here's the link:
There is a direct link from obedience to winning souls! Paul, in Titus 2:9-10, directs servants to be submissive in everything. The original Greek word for everything means....everything! The purpose is to accomplish the highest calling, to show the glory of God and the beauty of Jesus, all by simple obedience to His Word. Dig in to this 15 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study and discover the power and fruitfulness of obedience! Here's the Link:
Paul encourages Titus to be a model of good works. A model, in the original Greek, means something forged by repetition. What a great image, that of being forged by continuous Godly activity. Would that be true of each of us, more and more, as The Spirit transforms us from the inside out to be more like Jesus. Dive in to this 14 minute Let The Word Teach Bible Study and discover afresh, what God, through Paul, is calling each of us to be and say, all for the Glory of God! Here's the link:
Paul now moves to glorious additional priorities for younger women and younger men. Titus 2:5-6 highlights that the ultimate goal is for God's Word to be esteemed and God Himself to be glorified through our obedience to His Word. Dig in to this 16 minute "Let The Word Teach" Bible Study and be challenged and blessed. Here's the link:
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