Ep 078 (S4E12) Titus - Part One

References:Introduction - vs 1-4The truth that shows us how to live godly livesWe have confidence becauseGod, not pseudo-godsἀψευδής (aps-yoo-dace') - not lying or falseFrom ἄλφα (as a negative particle) and (think how a is used as a prefix for “not” like asymptomaticψεῦδος - whatever is not what it seems to beof perverse, impious, deceitful preceptsPseudonym, pseudo-scienceThe Mission - vs 5-16Crete - battle groundCretan Zeus Versus the Christian GodCretans were unlike Olympian GreeksNot “transcendent gods” but mere humans elevated to diety through good worksZeus - born on Crete, liar extraordinaireRather than man-become-god (Zeus)God-become-Man (Jesus)Appoint elders and leadersNegative qualities to guard againstPossitive qualities to encourageThose still tied to Jewish mythsCretans - v 12are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttonsψεύστης (psyoos-tace') - a liar, one who breaks faith (1 John 1:10)κακὰ θηρία - barking dogs MSG (Acts 28:3-4)γαστέρες ἀργαί - lazy gluttons NLT (slow bellies MSG & KJV) Usually womb (8 out of 9 times) Paul says this is true!?!Finish in Part TwoMissional Strategy