It follows that sacred doctrine does not proceed by argument. Paul is giving general guidelines to Titus, the pastor on Crete, to help him to read the motives of the people who were affecting the congregation. It does matter whether or not we share in the celebration of this world's pagan religious holidays. Hence Paul adds, "It is not food that makes one impure. Can a Christian pick and choose what to believe and what not to believe? Though the Bible—the Word of God—makes no direct references to New Year's Eve, Lent, Easter, Halloween, or Christmas, the origins of these pagan holidays are mentioned as being abominations to God. 4:13), "Be ye renewed in the spirit of your mind"---or the imagination, whence imaginary vision is called spiritual, as Augustine says (Gen. ad lit. Now when we ascertain the duration of the second beast power we will know the time the sun, moon and stars reappear in the evening. THE PLACE OF THE EPISTLES +When Written.+--It is generally agreed among scholars that no place can be found for the writing of First Timothy, Titus, and Second Timothy in the period covered by Luke in his narrative in Acts. Keeping His commands, which express godly love, only begins the process. xii, 7,24). THE PLACE OF THE EPISTLES +When Written.+--It is generally agreed among scholars that no place can be found for the writing of First Timothy, Titus, and Second Timothy in the period covered by Luke in his narrative in Acts. Our actions, reactions, words, and attitudes are all too often not in accordance with Christ. John W. Ritenbaugh When one is unbelieving and defiled, no food can make him pure". (11) He shows in few words, that purity consists not in any external worship, and that which is according to the old Law (as indifference of meats, and washings, and other such things which are abolished) but in the mind and conscience. If we are honest, we freely admit that, in comparison, our walk is irregular, inconsistent, and sometimes thoroughly misguided. (o) If our minds and consciences are unclean, what cleanness is there in us before regeneration? Even to casual observance, it is obvious they are unwilling to make sacrifices to practice many of the things He did. Objection 2: Further, a man who commits fornication …Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica, Whether Chastity is a Distinct virtue from Abstinence?Objection 1: It would seem that chastity is not a distinct virtue from abstinence. One might say he was helping Titus to read their fruit. However, in many cases, such things must be jettisoned to accomplish this. To the pure all things are pure. Are they truly walking in His steps? In the "Jewish fables" just referred to (Tit 1:14) were rigid regulations concerning foods and purifications. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. Which best represents the problem with the comment? But in the soul, spirit designates a power---either the mind itself, according to the text (Eph. He promoted disbelief of God, and this lies at the root of the difference between us and those in the world, whom Paul characterizes as turning from the truth. Just about anything goes in this nation anymore. 3:2; Titus 1:6), from the episcopate. Paul is doing this same with Titus except putting it into different words. K.J.V. Tit 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure. This barely scratches the surface, involving only the more obvious pattern of works. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. Agreeing with the tradition of the church, however, the opinion of many eminent scholars is that Paul was released from the first Roman imprisonment (Acts 28:16, 30), that he again took up his missionary work, and, Whether Sacred Doctrine Proceeds by Argument We proceed to the eighth article thus: 1. Now it would seem that things pertaining to the same sense are of one genus. It is comforting and encouraging to remember God's mercy—that because He sees us as Christ, He gives us time to recognize what we are, repent of it, yield, and progressively conform to His Son's image. This is true of every sin. Oftentimes, goats come in among the sheep, and the goats need to be chased off due to their contrary influence on the sheep. Those who turn by a timely repentance, will find mercy. John W. Ritenbaugh Those found guilty of it will hear that sentence--"Depart ye cursed!" Because where the matter is generically the same, one virtue suffices. what shall I say unto them? Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. Mindful of your goodness and charity, I greatly blame myself, that I gave you leave to return so soon: but, since I saw you pressing me importunately once and again for leave to go, I considered that it might be a serious matter for your Love to tarry with us longer. The Bereans "received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so" (Acts 17:10-11). Thus, this process also produces the boldness and confidence that enable us to overcome our anxious fears and conform our life to His. xii, 7,24). 3:2; Titus 1:6), from the episcopate. To George, Presbyter. “Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.” 13, 14.--"And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me, What is his name? Denying Christ is here declared to be a mortal sin. And whoever teaches otherwise, does not know what true religion really is, and also is not to be heeded. Unto the pure all things are pure, but vnto them that are defiled, and vnbeleeuing, is nothing pure: but euen their mind and conscience is defiled. Compare all. 13 This witness is true. SECOND TIMOTHY. And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you." Amplified® {11} Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their {o} mind and conscience is defiled. Therefore …Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica, Whether Irregularity Attaches to Bigamy?Objection 1: It would seem that irregularity is not attached to the bigamy that consists in having two wives successively. Jesus kept the weekly Sabbath and annual holy days of Leviticus; they do not. NASB E-Prime Romans 5:2 reminds us that we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. He never observed a single Halloween or Christmas, which are never commanded in the Bible and, in fact, are clearly pagan to the core. The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Nine): Conclusion (Part Two), Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part One). Objection 2: Further, the Philosopher (Ethic. Among a minister's primary jobs is to ensure that no one has entered the flock who does not belong there, and to usher him out, if need be, to protect the rest of flock. In speaking of the two witnesses the Revelator says: "And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, …Charles Ebert Orr—The Gospel Day, Pastoral and PersonalFOURTH GROUP OF EPISTLES FIRST TIMOTHY. iii. ), and it is especially faith that is sought in this doctrine. The words card-parties, picnics, fairs, shows and theaters are not found in the writings of the apostles; however indulgence in these is "revelry," "living in pleasure," "rioting" and worldliness, of which the Scriptures say the participants do not love God. Even to casual observance, it is obvious they are unwilling to make sacrifices to practice many of the things He did. He charges them with exposing in their behavior that they do not believe that they are truly, personally answerable to the sovereign God. This is true of every sin. --If we deny him, he also will deny us." But this is to be understood only of a persevering denial of him. Those who turn by a timely repentance, will find mercy. For Ambrose says: "where faith is sought, eschew arguments" (De Fid.