A letter of guidance from Paul to Titus to address challenges facing his leadership of the churches on the island of Crete.
INTRODUCTION TO
Titus
Outline:
- Introduction. (1:1-4)
- Appoint church elders. (1:5-9)
- Rebuke false teachers. (1:10-16)
- Teach sound doctrine. (2:1-15)
- Live obedient and upright lives. (3:1-11)
- Concluding instructions. (3:12-15)
Author: The Apostle Paul.
Date Written: Between a.d. 63 and 65.
Title: Refers to the addressee of this letter, Titus.
Background: Titus is a Greek Gentile convert from Antioch who ministers for a number of years alongside Paul, taking on several notable assignments. One of these is at the Corinthian church, where he gives guidance to prepare the people in their offering for the Jerusalem saints. He also accompanies Paul and Barnabas to the Jerusalem Council. One of Paul’s own converts, Titus is not circumcised since it would be assumed a concession to Jewish legalism. Paul leaves the young but mature Titus on the Mediterranean island of Crete (which is 152 miles long and up to 35 miles wide) to organize the believers into churches. His mission there is complicated by false teachings, immaturity, and immorality.
Where Written: Uncertain (possibly from Greece or Macedonia).
To Whom: To Titus.
Content: Paul’s request in this letter is that Titus appoint qualified elders in every city to guide the believers of Crete. Special exhortations are given to the young and the old of both sexes to live righteously as they hope in the return of Jesus Christ. Believers are encouraged in good works, but admonished to remember that their justification is a product of God’s grace and mercy. False teachers are rebuked by Paul as he emphasizes how sound doctrine should be the focus of every believer. Paul uses this letter to give Titus the spiritual wisdom he needs to effectively lead the church.
Key Words: “Pure”; “Heir.”
Christians are exhorted not only to live “pure” lives, but to have “pure” motives as well. Every believer is justified before God to be an eternal “heir” to all that God has made available.
Themes: • Good works are not to bring us salvation, but to reflect our salvation. • Christians should not speak evil of anyone. • Believers should say no to worldly lusts (2:12). • We should never let our speech be such that we could be condemned or bring disgrace to the ways of the Lord.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
