“For the Sake of the Faith”

Titus 1:1–4 “For the Sake of the Faith”

1. Paul’s Identity

• Paul presents himself not by his accomplishments but by his
• He calls himself a (doulos) — one who is by God because he was bought with Christ’s blood.
• Our identity is the same: we belong to Christ, and therefore we s.

2. Paul’s Authority

• Paul’s message carries authority because he is an — one who is with a message.
• Christians today speak with — not our own, but Christ’s.
• The biggest deterrent to sharing our faith is often f, not lack of opportunity.

3. Paul’s Responsibility

• Apostleship meant both and.
• Paul writes “for the sake of the of God’s elect.”
• The gospel is preached so that people may come to faith and so that believers may be and strengthened in the truth.

4. The Role of Sound Doctrine

• True knowledge of the truth produces.
• God’s people grow in faith through Scripture: God’s Word is the anchor because .
• We must cling to the over feelings, visions, or cultural trends.

5. The Eternal Promise

• Our hope of eternal life rests on God’s promise made .
• At the proper time, God this salvation through the preaching of the Word.
• Nothing in your salvation or your story is accidental — God’s timing is always

6. The Example of Titus

• Titus is Paul’s true child in the .
• He models faithful, steady ministry in difficult places.
• The church still needs men and women like Titus who show , courage, and loyalty.

7. Our Calling Today

• Like Paul, we are of Christ.
• Like Titus, we are called to support the health and growth of the .
• We live “for the sake of the faith” when we:
  • Share the gospel with Christ’s
  • Live godly lives that produce
  • Trust God’s promises and timing with