Titus 1:1: Knowledge of Truth

This lesson continues the study of Titus, focusing on Paul's role as a servant of the Lord and an apostle addressing counterfeit apostles. Paul's writing aims to strengthen the faith of God's elect, emphasizing that election is based on God's mercy, not human merit. The lesson includes numerous biblical examples of God's chosen individuals and references Romans 9:11 and Ephesians 1:4 to explain that God's choice occurs before creation. The doctrines of election and predestination are explored, highlighting their complexity and the need for careful discussionPastor Anthony Uvenio delves into the Trinity's role in salvation, with the Father planning, the Son redeeming, and the Holy Spirit sanctifying. The unity of the Trinity guarantees salvation, contrasting with other theological views. He critiques the idea that Jesus died for everyone, arguing it fractures the Godhead. The importance of faith as a gift from God and the significance of Jesus' sacrifice are emphasized.This lesson also covers the proclamation of the gospel, the role of scripture in teaching and sanctifying believers, and the necessity of divine revelation over human intellect. Pastor Anthony stresses the importance of using scriptures in religious debates and introduces the acronym CODE (Causation, Order, Design, Ethics/Evil) as evidence for God's existence. The episode concludes by highlighting the relational nature of reality, the significance of the Trinity, and the ultimate goal of glorifying God alone.#reformedtheology #ElectionAndPredestination #gospeltruth #faithandgrace #triunegod #BiblicalApologetics #scripturetruth #christianfaith #salvationbygrace #understandingthebible #predestination #biblical