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Teaching sound doctrine includes teaching how to live in a way that glorifies the salvation that has appeared to all people in Christ.

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BibleGateway: Titus 2:1-15 ESV Text: Titus 2:1-15 KJV Text: Titus 2:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:57      1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the… Teaching sound doctrine includes teaching how to live in a way that glorifies the salvation that has appeared to all people in Christ.

The hope of eternal life is revealed in God’s Son Jesus Christ. Titus was left in Crete to protect that hope by rebuking with sound doctrine those who opposed it.

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BibleGateway: Titus 1:1-16 ESV Text: Titus 1:1-16 KJV Text: Titus 1:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:22      1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according… The hope of eternal life is revealed in God’s Son Jesus Christ. Titus was left in Crete to protect that hope by rebuking with sound doctrine those who opposed it.

Those who despise God are elevated to high positions in the world and are praised for their great intelligence, but the Bible calls them fools.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 14 ESV Text: Psalm 14 KJV Text: Psalms 14:1-7 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 14:      1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is… Those who despise God are elevated to high positions in the world and are praised for their great intelligence, but the Bible calls them fools.

Abraham shows weakness of faith again when he fears for his life and gives up Sarah to Abimelek, but God makes things right and sets Abraham back on track to father Isaac.

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BibleGateway: Genesis 20:1-18 ESV Text: Genesis 20:1-18 KJV Text: Genesis 20:1-18 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:1      1 And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between… Abraham shows weakness of faith again when he fears for his life and gives up Sarah to Abimelek, but God makes things right and sets Abraham back on track to father Isaac.

The Lord sends tests to strengthen His believing children, but the unbelieving do not benefit in the same way from their trials; they will suffer and be judged.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 11 ESV Text: Psalm 11 KJV Text: Psalms 11:1-7 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 11:      1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say… The Lord sends tests to strengthen His believing children, but the unbelieving do not benefit in the same way from their trials; they will suffer and be judged.

Practical pastoral advice for Pastor Timothy: Treat your church members properly and keep yourself pure, for ministers are worthy of double honor.

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BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 5:1-25 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 5:1-25 KJV Text: 1Timothy 5:1-25 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:8      1 Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father;… Practical pastoral advice for Pastor Timothy: Treat your church members properly and keep yourself pure, for ministers are worthy of double honor.

The men of Sodom and Gomorrah gone, Lot’s daughters wouldn’t wait for God to provide them husbands. Yet God used this to raise up the Moabites—and Ruth—and Jesus (Ru 4:9-17).

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BibleGateway: Genesis 19:30-38 ESV Text: Genesis 19:30-38 KJV Text: Genesis 19:30-38 The section starts at about 4:28 and ends at about 5:54      30 And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain,… The men of Sodom and Gomorrah gone, Lot’s daughters wouldn’t wait for God to provide them husbands. Yet God used this to raise up the Moabites—and Ruth—and Jesus (Ru 4:9-17).

God chose to bring Sodom and Gomorrah’s time of grace to an end on account of the sexual immorality there, but He lengthened the days of Lot who sought refuge in Him.

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BibleGateway: Genesis 19:1-29 ESV Text: Genesis 19:1-29 KJV Text: Genesis 19:1-29 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 4:37      1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat… God chose to bring Sodom and Gomorrah’s time of grace to an end on account of the sexual immorality there, but He lengthened the days of Lot who sought refuge in Him.