{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"GFBC Hemet Sunday Sermons","title":"Believing Means Behaving | Titus 3:1-8","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2628,"description":"In this message from Titus 3:1–8, Deacon Brock reminds believers of the transforming power of salvation. Paul calls Christians to live differently in a pagan culture—not by moral effort alone, but by remembering what God has done: He saved us, not because of our works, but according to His mercy, by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit.\nKey themes:\n- Christians need constant reminders of the gospel in order to live faithfully.\n- We are called to live submissively, peaceably, and gently—even under imperfect authorities.\n- Our former life was marked by foolishness, slavery to passions, and hatred, but God intervened in mercy.\n- Salvation is entirely God’s work: He saved us, not by our righteousness, but by His grace through Christ.\n- We are not saved *by* good works, but we are absolutely saved *for* good works.\nScripture to Read:\nMain Scripture Passage  \n- Titus 3:1–8  \nSupporting Scripture Passage  \n- Romans 13:1–7  \nApplication Scripture Passage  \n- Ephesians 2:8–10  \nQuestions to consider:\n- What specific truths of the gospel do I most need to be reminded of right now?\n- Where am I tempted to go back to the “old me” described in Titus 3:3?\n- How is God calling me to “be ready for every good work” in my home, workplace, and church this week?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IopCaxSTJ2ehpv3MS8IEV2j95w_P2_kp0iVG4kCvkok/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMTYw/MTkxMTk3ZjE4NjNh/Nzg2YjlhZGE3Mjdm/NTFjMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}