The gospel that saves us for all eternity is the same gospel that transforms us day-by-day. Knowing, believing, and living out the truths of the gospel changes not only our lives, but our homes, churches, and culture as well. This is how the gospel of grace is put on display for all to see.
In this 8-session Bible study, Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless team up to explore every verse of Paul's letter to his friend Titus. You'll see the essential connection between right belief and right character and the way both testify to the goodness of the gospel. And you'll be reminded that our world will be attracted to the gospel when they see its beauty displayed in us.
Features:
- Learn from two authors teaching from two different seasons of life
- 8 video teaching sessions, approximately 25-30 minutes, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book
- 7 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 8 group sessions
- Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
Benefits:
- Learn to believe, portray, and proclaim the gospel.
- Study Titus verse-by-verse to learn to believe, portray, and proclaim the gospel.
- Understand how the gospel transforms lives, churches, and communities.
- Discover how important sound doctrine is to the integrity and proclamation of the gospel.
- Embrace the impact your character and conduct have on your witness.
Video Sessions: - Session 1: Introduction (18:37)--In the Session 1 video, Courtney and Hunter set the foundation for the study on Titus. They define discipleship, discuss the method of study, talk about the importance of context, and introduce the memory passage. They also remind us that we stand in the stream of gospel proclamation and must pass on the baton of faith.
- Session 2: Entrusting the Gospel (21:39)--Hunter and Courtney dig into the first four verses of Titus in this Session 2 video teaching. They will point out how these verses foreshadow and give us an overview of the whole message of this letter. They will also walk us through the memory passage a little more closely.
- Session 3: Holding to the Gospel (28:17)--The video teaching for Session 3 focuses on Titus 1:5-9. Courtney and Hunter discuss the importance of being part of the local church and how vital it is for the local church to have godly leadership. They dig into the list of characteristics church leaders are to embody and how we also are to model Christ-like character. The session closes with ideas on how we can love and support our leaders in the local church.
- Session 4: Guarding the Gospel (26:04)--In the Session 4 teaching, Hunter and Courtney discuss the false teaching and false teachers Paul warned Titus about in 1:10-16. They emphasize that to combat false teaching, we have to know and love the real thing, the truth of the gospel. They also explain what it means to take a tiered approach to theology and how that kind of approach helps us know and understand what is most important for us to believe and agree on, and discern what is not truth.
- Session 5: Adorning the Gospel (27:21)--In this session, Courtney and Hunter dive deeper into the purpose and benefits of discipleship relationships as they unpack Titus 2:1-10. They discuss the true nature of discipleship and both share personal experiences of how discipleship relationships have enriched their lives and helped them grow in faith. They close with a challenge to embrace and engage in these kinds of relationships.
- Session 6: Believing the Gospel (21:18)--Grace is the focus in the Session 6 teaching as Hunter and Courtney discuss Titus 2:11-15. They talk about the meaning of grace and how the grace of the Lord has impacted their lives. They explain that grace has not only saved us, but grace instructs us to walk in godliness as we wait well for the hope of Christ's coming.
- Session 7: Insisting on the Gospel (24:23)--Courtney and Hunter discuss Titus 3:1-8 in this video teaching. This is the section of the letter that contains the memory verse passage. They center their conversation on those specific verses (vv. 3-7) that beautifully explain the gospel message, then challenge us to insist on the gospel and understand our need for it in every area and moment of our lives.
- Session 8: Living the Gospel (23:56)--In the Session 8 video teaching, Hunter and Courtney discuss Titus 3:9-15, the final words in the letter. They note how Paul's last words to Titus deal with life in the local church--focusing on what matters, correcting those who are disruptive, and doing fruitful ministry together. They issue a final challenge for us to live on mission, all of us doing our part to accomplish the purpose of God.
