1 Introduction Titus 1:1-4

Crete Acts 2:11 – Pentecost / Jerusalem Acts 27 – Paul’s Voyage to Rome

1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. 2 It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but I did so in private to those who were of reputation, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain. 3 But not even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. - Galatians 2:1-3

13 For this reason we have been comforted 13 For this reason we have been comforted. And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. 14 For if in anything I have boasted to him about you, I was not put to shame; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, so also our boasting before Titus proved to be the truth. - II Corinthians 7:13-14

15 His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. 16 I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you. - II Corinthians 7:15-16

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, - Titus 1:5

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. - Titus 3:12

There is a relationship between what we believe and how we act. Main Lesson: Titus There is a relationship between what we believe and how we act. For example: Nazism = war + ruin

→ Gnosticism …ism’s: Humanism Existentialism Emotionalism Spiritual Pluralism → Gnosticism

Gnosticism Different ideas Woven into one System of teaching

Gnosticism Material World Evil Spiritual World Good Dualism (Plato)

Gnostic Solutions Asceticism / Antinomianism

Titus: Outline Salutation – Paul’s Mission – 1:1-4 Preserve and Pass on Sound Doctrine – 1:1-4 Body – Titus’ Mission – 1:5-3:11 Appoint Sound Elders – 1:5-16 Provide Sound Doctrine – 2:1-3:11 Conclusion – 3:12-15 Personal Greetings / Instructions – 3:12-15

1 Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, 2 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, 3 but at the proper time manifested, even His word, in the proclamation with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior, - Titus 1:1-3

Paul’s Intro: Describes his relationship to God

Describes his relationship to Christ Paul’s Intro: Describes his relationship to God Describes his relationship to Christ

Describes his ministry Paul’s Intro: Describes his relationship to God Describes his relationship to Christ Describes his ministry

To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. - Titus 1:4

Prayers / Blessings Grace – Blessings Peace – Experience Source – God Connection – Christ