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Applying God's Word for Spiritual Growth: Insights from Titus 3:8

Discover how to effectively apply the teachings of Titus 3:8 for spiritual growth. This guide emphasizes the importance of proper interpretation to ensure accurate application of scripture. Learn to identify underlying principles that bridge cultural gaps, find commonalities with the original audience, and implement specific actions in your life. Explore essential questions such as examples to follow, sins to avoid, promises to claim, and challenges to face, all while seeking God's guidance and recognizing His work within you.

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Applying God's Word for Spiritual Growth: Insights from Titus 3:8

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  1. Applying the Word God gave the word for Spiritual Growth Titus 3:8

  2. Application #1 • Application must stem from a proper interpretation of the passage. • If a text is interpreted inaccurately, then the application will be faulty. • In application you look at the significance of that meaning for current situations.

  3. Application #2 • Application must be based on principles. • A principle summarizes a truth in the verse or chapter. • Because of the cultural difference between Bible times and our time, we bridge that gap by means of principles. • Genesis 6:22

  4. Application #3 • Application involves finding the elements the reader has in common with the original audience. • I Cor. 8:7-13

  5. Application # 4 • Proper application must include specific action/response • I will…….. (we should is too general) • Adding a time limit (Next week …..) • Seek the Lord’s guidance • Remember God is at work in you.

  6. Application # 5 • Is there an example to follow? • Is there a sin to avoid? • Is there a promise to claim? • Is there a command to obey? • Is there a challenge to face? • Is there a condition to meet? (If…) • Is there a sin to avoid?

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