Integrated with Dr. John Crotts When Jesus Looks At Your Church, Does He See THIS?
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Mar 30, 2026 A biblical checklist for what truly matters in church life. Practical takes on Titus about gospel-fueled sanctification and disciplined spiritual growth. Clear roles for men, women, and elders are outlined. Emphasis on good works like hospitality and serving the needy. The importance of gracious church culture and serious, redemptive discipline is highlighted.
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Early Days At Faith Bible Church With 35 People
- John Crotts recounts arriving at Faith Bible Church when attendance was 35 and feeling discouraged on sparse summer Sundays.
- He uses that memory to warn against people-pleasing or changing teaching to win human approval.
Gospel Fueled Sanctification Is The Church's Core Grade
- The Lord grades churches on gospel-fueled sanctification, not polish or friendliness alone.
- John Crotts cites Titus 2:11–14 showing grace both saves and trains believers to renounce sin and pursue godliness.
Good Works Are The Evidence Not The Means
- Titus repeatedly links true faith with visible good works as evidence of transformation.
- Crotts highlights verses across Titus (2:14; 3:1,8,14) emphasizing service, hospitality, and helping urgent needs.