Survey of Titus

I. General information

New Testament Specific Letters Romans through Hebrews

Author Paul as guided by the Holy Spirit

To Whom Written Titus and to all Christians everywhere Titus is not mentioned in the Book of Acts. Titus is mentioned 13 rimes in the writings of Paul.

Titus was working with the church at Crete when this letter was written to him (1:5). He was there to correct some problem and to appoint elders in the church.

Why it was written To give instructions for an orderly church

Paul instructs Titus: • To maintain proper order in the church. • In the qualifications of elders. • To preach the truth. • To be ready to every good work. • To keep the church pure. • To live as a faithful example. • To rebuke false teachers.

Outstanding features of the book “To act the Cretan” became a figure of speeck meaning “to play the liar.” Frequently used words in the Book of Titus. • “Good works” - 7 times. • “Savior” - 7 times. • “Salvation” - 7 times. • “Sound doctrine” - 7 times

Brief outline Chap. 1 – Sound leadership Chap. 2 – Sound living Chap. 3 – Sound service

Expanded Outline of Titus Outline of Titus (Bob Winton) 1. Chapter One. a. Titus 1:1-4: Introduction and Salutation. b. Titus 1:5-11: Qualifications and Work of Elders. c. Titus 1:12-16: Warnings Against False Teachers.

2. Chapter Two a. Titus 2:1-10: Admonitions to Various Christians. b. Titus 2:11-15: The Grace of God Has Appeared.

3. Chapter Three. a. Titus 3:1-3: Practical Instructions for Daily Application. b. Titus 3:4-7: Salvation is by God’s Mercy. c. Titus 3:8-11: More Admonitions. d. Titus 3:12-15: Closing Remarks.

II. Key thoughts from Titus

1:5 – Set in order the things that are wanting [5] For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

2:1 – Speak sound doctrine [1] But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

2:11-12 – The grace of God has appeared [11] For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

3:1-2 – Put them in mind [1] Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, [2] To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

3:5 – Washing of regeneration [5] Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

3:9 – Things to avoid and why [9] But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

3:10-11 – The heretic [10] A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; [11] Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

Conclusion Titus 2:11-12 [11] For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;