Heresy is false doctrine that does not agree with the teaching of the Bible. When heresy takes hold, it creates unrest and division in the church, and leads some away from the Truth. Some common heresies in New Testament times were that you could not be saved unless you were circumcised, that Jesus was not a true man, that Jesus …
Titus 2:1-10 – Teach Sound Doctrine
Titus 2:1 In contrast to the deceivers who both teach wrongly and live wrongly, Paul now wants Titus to preach sound doctrine and live the sound life instead. The fact that sound doctrine is also followed by instructions on how to live means that the Christian faith is not just an opinion to be believed but a whole life to …
Titus 1:5-16 – Qualifications for Elders
Titus 1:5 According to Acts 27:7, Paul was passing through Crete when he was taken as a prisoner to Rome. It does not appear that Paul was doing any missionary work in Crete at that time, so it is likely that Paul visited Crete at some other time not mentioned in Acts. In that case, this means that Paul made …