Titus 3:10

CONTEXT- Dealing with gainsayers

Titus 3:1-11

1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and those in authority [in the Church], to obey leadership, to be prepared to do every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, but to be actively considerate, displaying total meekness toward all men. 3 We too were formerly mindless, disobedient, wandering in error, enslaved to various lusts and sensual pleasures, spending our lives in hurtful evil and envy, detestable and despising one another. 4 But when the gentleness and tender compassion of God our Savior appeared, 5 not from the righteous works which we did but according to His mercy, He saved us through the washing of the new birth, even the new creation of holy spirit, 6 which He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our savior. 7 So having been justified by His grace, we were made heirs according to the Hope of eternal life. 8 The Word is faithful and I will that you affirm these things strongly so that those who have believed God will be mindful to give careful attention to good works. These things are good and profitable for men. 9 Avoid foolish questionings and genealogies and strifes and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and pointless. 10 After the first and second confrontation have nothing to do with a dissentious person, 11 realizing that such a person is warped and is sinning and is self-condemned.

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The Structure of Titus

A. Titus 1:1-4, the salutation
   B. Titus 1:5-9, instruction for leaders
      C. Titus 1:10-16, dealing with gainsayers
         D. Titus 2:1-10, specific instructions to remain faithful in the household of faith
         D. Titus 2:11-15, general instructions to remain faithful in the household of faith
      C. Titus 3:1-11, dealing with gainsayers
   B. Titus 3:12-14, instruction for leaders
A. Titus 3:15, the salutation

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