From the recording Paul the Letter of Titus An Intimate Review
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Letter of Apostle Paul – Titus
An Intimate Review
Pt 2
By Lawrence DeMetrius
In [Tit 2:1] it is evident that Apostle Paul knew his mortal life was coming to a close and he is setting things in order first with ordinances for Christian leaders. As he did with young Pastor Timothy, he clarified with Titus what was to be taught in Christian Assemblies, writing,
But SPEAK the THINGS which BECOME SOUND DOCTRINE.
[Tit 2:1]
*speak Gk #2980 laleo (lol-eh-o) it means to talk, utter, say, tell, and preach words
*become Gk #4241 prepo (prep-o) it means to tower up, be conspicuous and proper, be suitable, fit and right
*sound Gk #5198 hugiaino (hoog-ee-ah-no) it means to have sound health, be well in body, wholesome, uncorrupt and true in doctrine
*doctrine Gk #1319 didaskalia (did-as-kal-ee-ah) it is the function and information of instruction
In [Tit 2:7, 8] Apostle Paul reiterates that true Christian teachers are to show themselves a pattern of good works, in doctrine, incorruptness, gravity, sincerity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned. In so doing they will cause those who are contrary to Yahweh’s directives to be ashamed for doing so. It also keeps them from truthfully speaking evil things about those who do teach and obey them. In [Tit 2:2] Apostle Paul advises that SPEAKING SOUND DOCTRINE invokes godly character in the Elect at every stage of their spiritual growth. He suggests that SPEAKING SOUND DOCTRINE empowers AGED MEN to be SOBER, GRAVE, TEMPERATE and SOUND in FAITH, CHARITY and PATIENCE. This suggests that as one matures in Christ, they should be able to adhere to higher standards of demeanor then when they were less mature.
*aged men Gk #4246 presbutes (pres-boo-tace) it is an old man
*sober Gk #3524 nephalios (nay-fal-ee-os) it means to be sober, circumspect and vigilant
• sober is…
o not intoxicated, drunk or habitually temperate with liquor
o showing self-control, sedate and quiet in demeanor
o marked by seriousness, gravity, solemnity and speech
o subdued in tone, not showy, free from excessiveness, extravagance, exaggeration
o sane and rational
• circumspect is to be watchful, discreet , cautious, prudent and well-considered
• vigilant is to be keenly watchful to detect danger, wary, ever alert, awake and sleeplessly watchful
*grave Gk #4586 semnos (sem-nos) it means honorable and venerable, which is commanding respect due to great age or impressive dignity, worthy of reverence due to high office and noble character
*temperate Gk #4998 sophron (so-frone) it means to safe and sound in mind, moderate, self-controlled in passion and opinion
*sound Gk #5198 hugiaino (hoog-ee-ah-ee-o) it means to have sound health, be well in body, true in doctrine and uncorrupt
*faith Gk #4102 pistis (pis-tis) it is…
• persuasion and credence
• moral conviction of a religious truth, truthfulness of Yahweh and a religious teacher
• reliance upon Christ for salvation constancy of such profession
• the system of religious truth based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Here, Apostle Paul is specifically referring to the quality of one’s understanding and conviction as they mature in Christ. [Pro 4:7; Jam 1:5; Heb 5:14]
*charity Gk #26 agape (ag-ah-pay) it is divine love, affection and benevolence
*patience Gk #5281 hupomone (hoop-om-on-ay) it is cheer and hope filled endurance
In [Tit 2:3, 4] Apostle Paul admonishes AGED WOMEN to maintain BEHAVIOR that BECOMES HOLINESS and to not be FALSE ACCUSERS or GIVEN to much wine. They are to be TEACHERS of GOOD THINGS and responsible for TEACHING YOUNG WOMEN to be SOBER and to LOVE their HUSBANDS and CHILDREN.
*aged women Gk #4247 presbutis (pres-boo-tis) it is an old woman
*behavior Gk #2688 katastema (kat-as-tay-mah) it is position, condition and demeanor
*becometh holiness Gk #2412 hieroprespes (hee-er-op-rep-ace) it means reverent, which is deeply respectful, feeling, exhibiting and characterized by reverence
*given Gk #1402 douloo (doo-lo-o) it means to enslave
*false accuser Gk #1228 diabolos (dee-ab-ol-os) it is one who traduces, which is to defame, slander, speak maliciously and falsely of another
*teacher of good things Gk #2567 kalodidaskalos (kal-od-id-as-kal-os) it is a teacher of what is right…in Yahweh’s perspective
*teach/teach to be sober Gk #4994 sophronizo (so-fron-id-zo) it means to discipline, correct and make of sound mind
*young (women/men) Gk #3501 neos (neh-os) it means new of persons, youthful, regenerate …both spirit and natural
*to love husband Gk #5362 philandros (fil-an-dros) it is a woman as being fond and affectionate toward her husband
*to love children Gk #5388 philoteknos (fil-ot-ek-nos) it means being fond of one’s children and maternal, which is derived, relayed through a mother, of, having the qualities of, pertaining to and befitting a mother
AGED WOMEN are to TEACH YOUNG WOMEN to be DISCREET, CHASTE, KEEPERS at home, GOOD and OBEDIENT to THEIR OWN HUSBANDS, which keeps Yahweh’s WORD from being BLASPHEMED. [Tit 2:5]
*discreet Gk #4998 sophron (so-frone) it means safe, sound in mind, self-controlled and moderate in opinion and passion
*chaste Gk #53 hagnos (hag-nos) it means clean, innocent, modest and perfect
*keepers at home Gk #3626 oikouros (oy-koo-ros) it is one who stays at home, is domestically inclined and a good housekeeper
Root word of OIKOUROS (oy-koo-ros) is OUROS. It means a guard and the act of being aware. This implies that a woman who has accepts the position of a wife and mother is to obligate herself to the safety, health and protection of her household members. King Solomon writes,
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of THE LORD.
[Pro 18:22]
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from THE LORD.
[Pro 19:14]
*good Gk #18 agathos (ag-ath-os) it means good in any sense, well and beneficial
*obedient Gk #5293 hupotasso (hoop-ot-as-so) it means subordinate and obey
*husband Gk #435 aner (an-ayr) it is a man, properly as an individual male
All the above is what a GOOD WOMAN obligates herself to as a wife and mother. Thus, it behooves her to be sure the man she submits to is the GOOD MAN graced upon her by THE LORD. If so, the relationship will honor and not cause the WORD of THE LORD to BLASPHEMED.
*word Gk #3056 logos (log-os) it is…
• something said including the thought
• topic or subject of discourse
• reason of the mental faculty
• motive or computation which is a making sense of a thing
• Divine Expression as Christ the Word
*blaspheme Gk #987 blasphemeo (blas-fay-meh-o) it means to vilify and speak impiously
Apostle Paul EXHORTS YOUNG MEN to be SOBER MINDED. [Tit 2:6]
*exhort Gk #3870 parakaleo (par-ak-al-eh-o) it means to call near, invite and invoke
*sober minded Gk #4993 sophroneo (so-fron-eh-o) it mean smoderate, right, safe and sound in mind
In [Tit 2:9, 10] Apostle Paul admonishes Christian employees to avoid insubordination writing,
Exhort SERVANTS to be obedient to their own MASTERS, and to PLEASE them well in all things; not ANSWERING again; Not PURLOINING, but shewing all good FIDELITY; that they may ADORN the DOCTRINE of God our Savior in all things.
[Tit 2:9, 10]
*please English it is to be agreeable with, like, wish, feel inclined, give pleasure and satisfaction
*answering Gk #488 antimetreo (an-tee-met-reh-o) it means to meet in return
*again Gk #483 antilego (an-til-eg-o) it means to dispute, refuse, contradict and deny
*purloining Gk #3557 nosphizomai (nos-fid-zom-ahee) it means to embezzle, commit thievery and steal…which in regard to employment can be time, product, or productivity
*fidelity/faith Gk #4102 pistis (pis-tis) it is…
• persuasion and credence
• moral conviction of religious truth, truthfulness of Yahweh or a religious teacher
• reliance upon Christ for salvation and constancy of such profession
• the system of religious truth based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ
*adorn Gk #2885 kosmeo (kos-meh-o) it is to decorate or put in proper order
*doctrine Gk #1319 didaskalia (did-as-kal-ee-ah) it is the function and information of instruction
*grace Gk #5485 charis (khar-ece) it is…
• gratitude and graciousness as gratifying of manner and act
• divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life
Apostle Paul writes,
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath APPEARED to all men,
TEACHING us that, DENYING UNGODLINESS and WORLDLY LUSTS, we should live SOBERLY, RIGHTEOUSLY, and GODLY, in this PRESENT WORLD; LOOKING for the blessed HOPE, and the glorious APPEARANCE of the GOD and our Savior Jesus Christ.
[Tit 2:11-13]
*appeared Gk #2014 epiphaino (ep-ee-fah-ee-no) it means to give light, shine upon, and to make visible and known
*teaching Gk #3811 paideuo (pahee-dyoo-o) it means to educate, train up a child, and discipline by punishment
*deny Gk #720 areneomai (ar-neh-om-ahee) it means to contradict, disavow, reject and abnegate, which is to refuse, renounce, relinquish and give up one’s right and convenience…specifically that of one’s CARNAL NATURE [Rm 8:5-7; Jam 1:13-15]
*ungodliness Gk #763 asebeia (as-eb-i-ah) it is impiety and wickedness
*worldly Gk #2886 kosmikos (kos-mee-kos) it means mundane and corrupt
• mundane is unimaginative, common, ordinary, earthly, worldly, of or relating to the world, universe, or earthly realm in contrast to the celestial realm
• corrupt bribery, lacking integrity and guilty of dishonest practices, crooked, depraved and debased in character, perverted, wicked and evil, infected or made inferior by errors and alterations, tainted, decayed and putrid
*lust Gk #1939 epithumia (ep-ee-thoo-mee-ah) it is a longing, especially for what is forbidden
*soberly Gk #4996 sophronos (sof-ron-oce) is being safe and sound in mind, self-controlled and moderate in opinion and passion
*righteously Gk #1346 dikaios (dik-ah-yoce) equitably, which is just, characterized by equity and fairness, right and reasonable
*godly Gk #2153 eusebos (yoo-seb-oce) it means pious, which is…
• having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations
• practice in the name of real or pretended religious motives
• sacred rather than secular
• having or showing appropriate respect for parents or others
*present Gk #3568 nun (noon) it means now as of date, a transition and an emphasis, present and immediate
*world Gk #165 aion (ahee-ohn) it is the world, an age, perpetuity or past and a Messianic period be it present or future
*looking Gk #4327 prosdechomai (pros-dekh-om-ahee) it means to admit to intercourse, hospitality, credence and endurance, to await with confidence and patience
*appearing Gk #2015 epiphaneia (ep-if-an-i-ah) it is a manifestation and the Advent of Christ be it past or future
True born-again believers perceive that Christ is a divine DEITY. However, this concept of Christ is not embraced by many, including Hebrews who during His mortal lifetime, despite the prophecies spoken of Him by Enoch and their own forefathers. [Eno 39:6, 7; 46; Gen 3:15; Gal 4:4-7; Mt 1:18-25; Lk 24:44, 45; Jn 5:39-47] In fact, it was due to Christ’s testimony of being Yahweh’s direct Offspring they wanted Him executed. [Jn 10:29-33] Christ mentions the word ‘gods’ Gk #2316 per [Jn 10:34, 35] as an epithet, in which He references [Ps 82:1-8]. Here, ‘gods’ refer to the SELECT FEW who are chosen of Yahweh to administer HIS Word of Wisdom. In ancient Israel, those acknowledged with this epithet were leaders, rulers and counselors by the general public who relied upon their guidance and enforcement of justice. Unfortunately, those who occupy such seats of influence can be become instruments of Lucifer when they begin to distribute lies instead of truth. [Hos 4:6; Isa 64:6; Pro 6:16-19; Mt 15:2, 3, 6] Since ancient times, Yahweh established that no word is to be revered above HIS OWN, including that of those who occupy seats of high influence. In [Tit 2:14] because true born-again believers are of Christ reconciled to oneness with Yahweh through the Holy Ghost, they are IN SPIRIT divine ELOHIYMS. A price was paid for their regeneration which Apostle Paul refers to writing,
Who GAVE Himself for us that He might REDEEM us from all INIQUITY, and PURIFY unto Himself a PECULIAR people, ZEALOUS of good works.
[Tit 2:14]
*gave Gk #1325 didomi (did-o-mee) it means to give
*redeem Gk #3084 lutroo (loo-tro-o) it means to ransom, which is to
redeem from captivity, bondage and detention by paying a demanded price, release upon receipt of a ransom and deliver from punishment of sin
*iniquity Gk #458 anomia (an-om-ee-ah) it is illegality, violation of law and wickedness
*purify Gk #2511 katharizo (kath-ar-id-zo) it means to cleanse
*peculiar Gk #4041 periousios (per-ee-oo-see-os) it means special, beyond usual, one’s own and peculiar, which is strange, queer, odd, uncommon, unusual and distinctive from others in nature and character, belonging characteristically and exclusively to some person, group or thing [I Pet 2:9; I Cor 2:11-16; Rev 1:5, 6]
Jesus Christ is the only Person Who can do this for mortals. [Acts 4:10-12] He is the only Righteousness required to be reconciled to favor with Yahweh. [Rm 3:21-26; 1:4; I Cor 1:30] Christ speaks of their PECULIAR nature of His brethren in His dialogue with Nicodemus. [St Jn 3:1-21] Only they have capacity to be ZEALOUS of works that please THE LORD.
*zealous Gk #2207 zelotes (dzay-lo-tace) it is a zealot, fanatic or filled with excessive zeal and ardor
• zeal is fervor for a person, cause or object, enthusiastic diligence, eager desire and endeavor
• ardor is great warmth of feeling, fervor, passion and burning heat, intense devotion, eagerness and enthusiasm
Jeremiah described his passion for Yahweh and HIS WORD as fire shut up in his bones. [Jer 20:9] The Fiery Source of their effectiveness is the Holy Ghost, given only to them because they believe on Christ as the scriptures have said. [Jn 7:37-39] Per [Tit 2:14, 15] only they are empowered to effectively SPEAK, EXHORT and REBUKE with all AUTHORITY, allowing no one to DESPISE them.
*rebuke Gk #1651 elegcho (el-eng-kho) it means to confute, admonish, convict, convince, tell a fault and reprove
*authority Gk #2003 epitage (ep-ee-tag-ay) it is authoritativeness, decree and injunction, which is an act or instance of enjoining, admonition, order and a command
*despise Gk #4065 periphroneo (per-ee-fron-eh-o) it means to think beyond , depreciate, treat or regard with disdain, scorn and contempt
It is difficult to effectively SPEAK on Yahweh’s behalf when one is not personally compliant to HIS directives or does not honestly themselves. It is also challenging to be a spokesperson for THE LORD when one does not honestly respect themselves as one sent to speak for HIM.
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