The goodness and kindness. Literally, humanity of our Saviour. By humanity [1] some expound Christ's appearing in his human nature, but by the Greek is meant the love of God towards mankind. (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] Benignitas et humanitas, Greek: chrestotes kai philanthropia. See Estius. read more
1-7 Spiritual privileges do not make void or weaken, but confirm civil duties. Mere good words and good meanings are not enough without good works. They were not to be quarrelsome, but to show meekness on all occasions, not toward friends only, but to all men, though with wisdom, James 3:13. And let this text teach us how wrong it is for a Christian to be churlish to the worst, weakest, and most abject. The servants of sin have many masters, their lusts hurry them different ways; pride commands... read more
Titus 3 THE FIRST AND second verses of chapter 3 follow up the same theme, giving further details of the godly behaviour that the Gospel inculcates. Obedience and subjection to authorities, and gentleness and meekness unto all men are features very much the opposite of all that the Cretians were by nature. They are also very much the opposite of what we all are, and this the Apostle puts on record in verse Tit_3:3 . “We ourselves” he says in contrast with the “them” of verse Tit_3:1 . What a... read more
The Washing of Regeneration and Its Wonderful Power. v. 4. But after that the kindness and love of God, our Savior, toward man appeared, v. 5. not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, v. 6. which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ, our Savior; v. 7. that, being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. v. 8. This is... read more
VFurther directions, which Titus is to give to believers, which he is to impress by exhibiting the grace shown to them, and firmly to insist on, in opposition to the false teachersTitus 3:1-111Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates [to be subject to magistrates (and1) powers, to obey], to be ready to every good work, 2To speak evil of [slander] no man [one], to be no brawlers [not to be contentious], but gentle [yielding], shewing all meekness unto all... read more
Making Return to God’s Loving-Kindness Titus 3:1-7 Throughout this Epistle, the Apostle insists on good works. See Titus 2:7 ; Titus 2:14 ; Titus 3:8 ; Titus 3:14 . The word good might be rendered beautiful . We must not work to be saved, but being saved we must be ready to every good work, and careful to maintain good works. In this last phrase the Apostle apparently refers to the trades and callings by which his converts were to earn their daily bread. What singular beauty there is in... read more
The final section of the epistle has to do with the Church and the State, dealing with the duty of the Church, arguments impelling to the fulfilment of duty, and the method of realization. The duty of the Church is to submit to authority, to be ready for every good work, to be free from evil speech, and to be gentle and meek. In order to fulfil these ideals, Christian people should remember their own past, and treat with pity those who are yet “foolish, disobedient, deceived." The threefold... read more
THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE‘The kindness of God our Saviour, and His love toward man,’ Titus 3:4 (R.V.) The message of Christmas affects each of us in different ways at different times, for it deeply concerns our whole humanity. I. It never loses its power.—Men and women whose hearts are untouched by other great facts of Divine revelation feel strangely thrilled as their ears catch the angels’ tidings of the birth of the Virgin’s Son. II. Christmas appeals to the primary instincts of humanity.—It... read more
SECTION 2. God’s People Must Live In The World As Those Who Are Looking For His Coming, And As Those Who Have Experienced His Saving Work (Titus 2:9 to Titus 3:11 ). Overall Analysis. a Christian bondservants are to be in proper subjection and are to conduct themselves towards their masters in a way that is well-pleasing (Titus 2:9). b They must not be speaking against them or appropriating for themselves what is their master’s (2:10a). c For their behaviour is to be such as will adorn... read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Titus 3:4-8
(4) But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, (5) Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; (6) Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; (7) That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (8) This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that... read more