Holding Fast the Faithful Word (Titus 1:9)

2023-08-30

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. (Titus 1:9)

This is a qualification of a bishop. He is to hold fast to the faithful word. The Word is faithful; therefore, a church leader must embrace that faithfulness in everything. This holding fast to the word is to counter and correct those who are contrary to the word.

The Lord’s faithfulness precedes our faithfulness. Because He is faithful, only then can we be faithful. His revelation and power must first empower the believer for him to exercise any faithfulness. All things are from Him and for Him and by Him.