- Big Ideas from Paul's Letter to Titus.
Main idea: "the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness." (1:1)
- "Truth" -- 2:11; 3:4-7
- "Godliness" -- 1:16; 2:7, 14; 3:1, 8, 14
"Stick to the basics" -- Founded on "sound doctrine."
- Positive -- 1:9, 13; 2:1-2, 7-8
- Concern -- 1:10-11, 14; 3:9
Result: Christians living before the watching world. 1:6-7; 2:5, 8; 3:1-2
- Applications: Growing a Fruitful Life.
Root system -- Growing as a Believer
Trunk -- Growing as a Disciple
Branching out -- Growing as a Servant
Bearing "much fruit" -- Growing as a Minister
Sermon Bites
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"The best time to plant trees was 20 years ago; the second best time is now."
-- Chinese Proverb
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