The Source of Good Citizenship, Part 3

June 8, 2014 Pastor: John Fonville Series: Titus

Scripture: Titus 3:3–3:7

The Source of Good Citizenship

Part 3

 Text: Titus 3:3-7

Introduction/Review

I.     Remember the duties of good citizenship (3:1-2).

II.    Remember the source of good citizenship (3:3-7).

       A.   Pre-conversion state of bondage (v. 3)

       B.   Post-conversion state of salvation (vv. 4-7)

             1. The cause of the believer’s salvation (vv. 4-5a)

Lesson:

             2. The basis of the believer’s salvation (vv. 5a-b)

                 a. The negative basis

                 b. The positive basis

 

Reflection:

1.  Live a humble life of model citizenship.

2.  Live a life of thanksgiving and praise.