In Hope (Titus 1:1-4)

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1Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of Godʼs elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— 2in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, 3and which now at his appointed season he has brought to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior,
4To Titus, my true son in our common faith:
Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

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1. Big Idea
   1. Living as slaves to Christ leads to confidence as sons and daughters of God
2. Further                                                                                                                                              
   1. Paul desires to leave a strong impression, not only on Titus, but on all the believers. 2 Corinthians 5:20
   2. The elect are simply those who have responded to the gospel. 
3. Promised                                                                                                                                            
   1. Biblical hope is a confident expectation.  John 17:24
   2. Paul's message isn't about Paul.  1 Timothy 1:15
4. Common Faith                                                                                                                      
   1. God calls us to lean into His promises, and to treat each other with the family love that exists between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Galatians 2:15                                                                                                                                                     
   2. Paul wanted his friend to experience God's unconditional favor, and His shalom.