Christian's Expositor Journal

NKJV ESV NASB Titus 1:8 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, Titus 1:8 but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. Titus 1:8 but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, Apparently, urgent business for the Lord called Paul away from the island of Crete, perhaps before he wanted to leave. He was able, however, to leave a trusted associate to see that the good work begun would be…

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Most of the qualifications (characteristics) that all elders must possess are also the same that all Christians should possess. That is because these characteristics deal with the character or morality of the individual. It is true there are a few qualifications that are unique to the elder. He must be the husband of one wife, have believing children, be apt to teach, and not a novice. It is not necessary that every Christian possess these characteristics. One can be a…

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Long ago, the prophet Jeremiah was given the responsibility of speaking to the rebellious nation of Judah. God pleads with them through Jeremiah. “Return, O backsliding children; for I am married to you, I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion. And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” (Jer. 3:14-15). God’s desire is to have His people…

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