Titus 3
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 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; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith.
Grace be with you all. Amen.
And He Shall Be Called
Advocate (1 John 2:1);
Lamb of God (John 1:29);
The Resurrection & the Life (John 11:25);
Shepherd & Bishop of Souls (1 Peter 2:25);
Judge (Acts 10:42);
Lord of Lords (1 Timothy 6:15);
Man of Sorrows (Isaiah 53:3);
Head of the Church (Ephesians 5:23);
Master (Matthew 8:19);
Rock (1 Corinthians 10:4);
High Priest (Hebrews 6:20);
The Door (John 10:9);
Living Water (John 4:10);
Bread of Life (John 6:35);
Rose of Sharon (Song of Solomon 2:1);
Alpha & Omega (Revelation 22:13);
True Vine (John 15:1);
Messiah (Daniel 9:25);
Teacher (John 3:2);
Holy One (Mark 1:24);
Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5);
The Beloved (Ephesians 1:6);
Branch (Isaiah 11:1);
Carpenter (Mark 6:3);
Good Shepherd (John 10:11);
Light of the World (John 8:12);
Image of the Invisible God (Colossians 1:15);
The Word (John 1:1);
Chief Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20);
Savior (John 4:42);
Servant (Matthew 12:18);
Author & Finisher of Our Faith (Hebrews 12:2);
The Almighty (Revelation 1:8);
Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6);
Shiloh (Genesis 49:10);
Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5);
I Am (John 8:58);
King of Kings (1 Timothy 6:15);
Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6);
Bridegroom (Matthew 9:15);
Only Begotten Son (John 3:16);
Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6);
Immanuel (Matthew 1:23);
Son of Man (Matthew 20:28);
Dayspring (Luke 1:78);
The Amen (Revelation 3:14);
King of the Jews (Mark 15:26);
Prophet (Matthew 21:11);
Redeemer (Job 19:25);
Anchor (Hebrews 6:19);
Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16);
The Way, the Truth, & the Life (John 14:6)
Jesus Christ
"From scripture we learn that Christ is "heir of all things," that, as the glorified Man, all things are to be put under His feet, and that all judgment is committed unto Him because He is the Son of man. His rightful place also, as having died for all, and triumphed over death and Satan is, that to Him every knee should bow, in heaven, in earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. How is it possible that these things can be otherwise than strictly and accurately fulfilled by His power, whereby He is able to subdue all things unto Himself! It is, we repeat, God's unfailing faithfulness to His own word that comforts our hearts and strengthens our confidence in Himself, for "He is faithful that promised: he cannot deny himself." Was He ever truer to the soul that seeketh Him than now? Was it ever a greater reality to souls than now, that, "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them"? (Matt. 18:20.) Is it not to thousands in these days as real to their hearts as if they saw Him in the midst? Oh the untold blessedness of having to do with the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, receiving His testimony, and setting to our seal that God is true!
Our gracious God having caused His word to be written for our instruction, how could we expect it otherwise than its being accurately fulfilled according to His own will? Nor is it surprising, because it is His word, the revelation of His own mind, that both Old and New Testaments give a note of most solemn warning to any who add to it or take from it (Deut. 4:2; 12:32; Prov. 30:6; Rev. 22:18, 19). Nothing surely could more truly authenticate the sacred writings, or more thoroughly show the infinite perfection of the Bible.
“What Christ hath said must be fulfilled;
On this firm rock believers build;
His word shall stand, His truth prevail,
And not one jot nor tittle fail.”
H.H. Snell
The Bible — Its Perfection
From: On the Inspiration and Divine Authority of the Holy Scriptures
*Image, Names of Christ, Original Art by InspirationArt & Scripture © 1996
