Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This Reformed Rookie podcast episode delves into Titus 1:7-16, exploring the qualifications for elders and the challenges faced by Titus in Crete. The discussion centers on Epimenides' quote about Cretans being liars, and how this reflects the cultural context Titus faced. Pastor Anthony Uvenio analyzes the nature of sharp rebuke as commanded by Paul, contrasting it with a gentle approach. He differentiates between essential doctrines and adiaphora (indifferent matters), emphasizing the importance of unity in essentials and charity in all things. The episode also touches upon the dangers of legalism, the motivations of false teachers, and the unwavering stance of Martin Luther on the authority of Scripture, concluding with a prayer.
#titus1 #Epimenides #creation #falseteachers #sounddoctrine #rebuke #legalism #gospel #churchleadership #biblicalstudies
00:08:32 - Church Order in Crete
03:51 - God's Word & Unbelievers
07:34 - Cretans: Negative Traits
10:43 - Cretans, Judaizers, Salvation
14:20 - Cretans & False Teachers
17:48 - Legalism, Licentiousness
21:15 - Public Rebuke & Faith
24:51 - Reproving & False Motives
28:45 - Rebuking False Teachers
32:26 - Silencing False Teachers
36:51 - Faith & Avoiding Heresy
40:53 - Scripture Study & Luther
Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/reformedrookie/episodes/Titus-112-Cretans-Are-Liars-e33mslj
ReformedRookie.com
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie
Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedRookie
Twitter: twitter.com/NYapologist
Semper Reformanda!
This Reformed Rookie podcast episode delves into Titus 1:7-16, exploring the qualifications for elders and the challenges faced by Titus in Crete. The discussion centers on Epimenides' quote about Cretans being liars, and how this reflects the cultural context Titus faced. Pastor Anthony Uvenio analyzes the nature of sharp rebuke as commanded by Paul, contrasting it with a gentle approach. He differentiates between essential doctrines and adiaphora (indifferent matters), emphasizing the importance of unity in essentials and charity in all things. The episode also touches upon the dangers of legalism, the motivations of false teachers, and the unwavering stance of Martin Luther on the authority of Scripture, concluding with a prayer.
#titus1 #Epimenides #creation #falseteachers #sounddoctrine #rebuke #legalism #gospel #churchleadership #biblicalstudies
00:08:32 - Church Order in Crete
03:51 - God's Word & Unbelievers
07:34 - Cretans: Negative Traits
10:43 - Cretans, Judaizers, Salvation
14:20 - Cretans & False Teachers
17:48 - Legalism, Licentiousness
21:15 - Public Rebuke & Faith
24:51 - Reproving & False Motives
28:45 - Rebuking False Teachers
32:26 - Silencing False Teachers
36:51 - Faith & Avoiding Heresy
40:53 - Scripture Study & Luther
Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/reformedrookie/episodes/Titus-112-Cretans-Are-Liars-e33mslj
ReformedRookie.com
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie
Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedRookie
Twitter: twitter.com/NYapologist
Semper Reformanda!
