Day 81: Titus and Philemon, March 21st, 2024

Paul greets Titus, qualifications for Elders, correct false teachers, teach consistent sound doctrine, instructions for believers of all ages and both genders, Jesus’ sacrifice redeemed us, heirs with Christ, reject divisive people among you, and final remarks

Greetings from Paul and Timothy to Philemon, Philemon’s faith commended, Paul’s appeal to receive and set Onesimus free, and additional greetings

Titus 2

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. 12 It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. 14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Philemon 1

10 I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains. 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me. 12 I am sending back to you him who is my very heart. 13 I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel. 14But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.