In Titus 1:1 Paul introduces himself as a servant of God and an Apostle on Jesus Christ. His role is for the sake of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness. The thought is that the true Gospel produces godliness. In verse two it is clear that Paul’s mission here is, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; (Titus 1:2-3 ESV).
This is a hope that comes with certainty not a might be, could be, kind of hope like I hope it snows or rains or I hope my team wins. This hope is a secure and certain hope. That we can be confident in who God is and that His promises will be fulfilled. Paul has been entrusted to preach the truth of the Gospel. He preaches this for the sake of God’s elect. God has promised eternal life for those who believe (have faith) and it is a sure promise. These will have knowledge of the truth and godliness will be produced in them. Let us rest securely in this promise from our God who never lies. No matter what trials come or what immorality happens around us (there was much immorality on the island of Crete) we can still have confidence and securely hope for eternal life. Not because of trust in ourselves and our own works of righteousness like being a servant or an apostle, but because of our glorious and trustworthy God! May we follow in obedience like Paul and preach what we have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior.
