Theme: Enter God’s Rest: Time for “R
& R”
Release and Renewal/Restoration
September 29, 2013
But when the kindness and love
of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had
done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the
washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,6 whom he poured out on
us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior (Titus 3:4-6 NIV)
9 But avoid foolish controversies
and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because
these are unprofitable and useless.10 Warn
a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have
nothing to do with them. 11 You
may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned. 12 As soon as I send
Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis,
because I have decided to winter there. 13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and
Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need. 14 Our people must learn to
devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent
needs and not live unproductive lives. 15 Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those
who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. (Titus 3:9-15)