Truth For Life Daily Program Truth Tightly Packed (Part 1 of 2)
Oct 25, 2025
Explore the tightly packed truths in the book of Titus as Alistair Begg unpacks Paul's concerns for the church. Discover the importance of church organization, spiritual health, and proper conduct among believers. Learn about Paul’s self-description as a servant and the enduring nature of apostolic authority through Scripture. Delve into the doctrine of election, its biblical basis, and how it relates to evangelism. Begg also addresses pride's impact on acceptance of election and emphasizes the transformative call of the Gospel.
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Purposeful Church Tidiness And Health
- Paul left Titus in Crete to make the churches orderly, healthy, and attractive through godly leadership and conduct.
- Alistair Begg emphasizes practical church tidiness, spiritual health, and lives that adorn the gospel.
Servant First, Apostle Second
- Paul defines his identity first as a servant of God and then as an apostle of Jesus Christ to ground his authority and humility.
- Begg highlights that 'servant' mixes humble submission with the pride of divine appointment.
Apostolic Authority Lives In Scripture
- Apostolic authority matters because apostles witnessed Jesus and passed his testimony into Scripture.
- Begg argues apostolic authority now resides in the written New Testament, not institutional succession.
The book of Titus is a short letter that’s tightly packed with biblical truth. In the opening verses, Paul expresses his concern for the church and establishes his position of authority and purpose in writing. Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.