THE INVASION OF THE HEART (1 OF 4)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Titus 3:3-7
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The Invasion of the Heart (1 of 4)
Series: Invasion
Joey Rodgers
Titus 3:3-7
Invasion - by definition an invasion is a bit of a hostile word. It refers to an unwanted intrusion either by an individual or army w/ the intent of occupation.
In most instances, an invasion is NOT considered a good thing - at least not by those being invaded; but I do believe there's one instance when an invasion isn't an intrusion but rather an infusion - and that's when God's grace invades the life of a condemned sinner to bring freedom and life.
Today I want to begin a series on a small yet vital N.T. book I believe will bring us great encouragement. It's a personal letter penned by Paul to his protégé in the faith - Titus.
In this letter, Paul speaks of a war being waged b/w Spirit and flesh, the church and the world. He concludes - if the world invades you, then the world will invade the church; but if Christ invades you, then you will invade the world.
Background - 1and2 Timothy, Titus are Pastoral Epistle. These were personal letters from Paul intended to encourage his protégé in the ministry and to empower them to lead God's people. Paul's intent in this letter was to empower/instruct Titus in his ministry in Crete.
Who was Titus? Titus was a Gentile convert in Paul's ministry who showed great potential in the faith. As a result, Paul began to mentor/disciple him. We learn in Galatians 2 that Titus grew so well that Paul presented him to the Jerusalem Council as testimony of God's moving among the Gentiles. This was a big deal as Paul's testimony of Titus served as proof that the Gospel was for everyone under a new covenant - basically communicating that as N.T. believers, we live under a new covenant of grace since Jesus came to fulfill the Mosaic Law.
From there, Paul began to use Titus in a variety of situations, ultimately dispatching him to pastor the church in Crete. Apparently he had the ability to walk into a tough situation and navigate it ...
Series: Invasion
Joey Rodgers
Titus 3:3-7
Invasion - by definition an invasion is a bit of a hostile word. It refers to an unwanted intrusion either by an individual or army w/ the intent of occupation.
In most instances, an invasion is NOT considered a good thing - at least not by those being invaded; but I do believe there's one instance when an invasion isn't an intrusion but rather an infusion - and that's when God's grace invades the life of a condemned sinner to bring freedom and life.
Today I want to begin a series on a small yet vital N.T. book I believe will bring us great encouragement. It's a personal letter penned by Paul to his protégé in the faith - Titus.
In this letter, Paul speaks of a war being waged b/w Spirit and flesh, the church and the world. He concludes - if the world invades you, then the world will invade the church; but if Christ invades you, then you will invade the world.
Background - 1and2 Timothy, Titus are Pastoral Epistle. These were personal letters from Paul intended to encourage his protégé in the ministry and to empower them to lead God's people. Paul's intent in this letter was to empower/instruct Titus in his ministry in Crete.
Who was Titus? Titus was a Gentile convert in Paul's ministry who showed great potential in the faith. As a result, Paul began to mentor/disciple him. We learn in Galatians 2 that Titus grew so well that Paul presented him to the Jerusalem Council as testimony of God's moving among the Gentiles. This was a big deal as Paul's testimony of Titus served as proof that the Gospel was for everyone under a new covenant - basically communicating that as N.T. believers, we live under a new covenant of grace since Jesus came to fulfill the Mosaic Law.
From there, Paul began to use Titus in a variety of situations, ultimately dispatching him to pastor the church in Crete. Apparently he had the ability to walk into a tough situation and navigate it ...
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