Titus 1:1-4
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, and which now at his appointed season he has brought to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior, To Titus, my true son in our common faith:
Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
The unusually long and formal introduction to this letter matches the 'semi-official' nature of its contents. Is it the thought of the Cretans and their lies that makes Paul dwell on the dependability of a God's who does not lie'. The promise of eternal life which he holds out is utterly reliable.
Why?
Paul knew he is a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Chris.
By God's elect and based on knowledge of the truth Paul followed, and in the hope of eternal life, God is truth, there is not lie, God promised before the beginning of time. God has brought to light through the preaching entrusted to Paul by the command of God out Savior, Jesus Christ.
Paul saw the vision of Jesus Christ so he obey this command to ever.
How?
I am servant of the Lord and under the grace and peace from the Lord and his elect and knowledge of the truth, I will continue preach God's word forever.
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