Titus is Paul’s letter instructing a young pastor on how to establish healthy churches on the island of Crete. The letter focuses on appointing qualified leaders, teaching sound doctrine, and encouraging believers to live upright and godly lives. Paul emphasizes that good works flow from the gospel and that the grace of God transforms both character and conduct.
Background
Author: Paul
Audience: Titus, serving the churches in Crete
Date: AD 63–65
Location Written: Possibly Macedonia or Nicopolis
Context: Crete was known for moral corruption and false teaching. As Paul left Titus in charge of organizing and strengthening the churches, this letter provides guidance for appointing elders, addressing false teachers, and teaching believers how to live in a way that reflects the gospel. The message highlights the link between sound doctrine and a transformed life.
Characters
- Paul — author guiding Titus in establishing strong leadership and sound teaching
- Titus — trusted coworker responsible for organizing churches in Crete
- Cretan Believers — Christians needing instruction in godly living
- False Teachers — misleading influencers promoting empty talk and deception
- Elders and Overseers — leaders required to live with integrity and teach truth
Major Events
- Titus is instructed to appoint qualified elders (Chapter 1)
- Rebuke of false teachers disturbing the church (Chapter 1)
- Teaching for older men, older women, younger women, and young men (Chapter 2)
- Call for sound doctrine rooted in God’s grace (Chapter 2)
- Instructions for godly living in society (Chapter 3)
- Reminder of salvation through God’s mercy, not works (Chapter 3)
- Warning to avoid divisive people (Chapter 3)
- Final instructions on helping fellow workers and maintaining good deeds (Chapter 3)
Application & Life Lessons
- Sound doctrine produces godly character and good works
- Strong, qualified leadership strengthens the church
- False teaching must be corrected for the health of believers
- Grace trains believers to live upright and self controlled lives
- Christians should model integrity and humility in society
- Salvation is the result of God’s mercy, not human effort
- Believers must devote themselves to doing good for the sake of the gospel
Bible Study Videos
Video by the Bible Project providing an overview of Titus
Sermons & Teachings
Sermon by Skip Heitzig offering a brief overview of Titus & Philemon
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