The Epistle to Titus Adorning the Gospel of God

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True Leaders Opening Salutation (1:1-4). 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God 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, (Titus 1:1).

True Leaders Opening Salutation (1:1-4). 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God …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; avyeudhj qeoj

True Leaders Opening Salutation (1:1-4). Titus’ Job Description: To appoint elders in every city (1:5). Qualifications for elders/overseers (1:6-9) 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God

True Leaders The Problem of Rebellious Men (1:10-11) The Testimony of Rebellious Men (1:12-13). The Solution for Rebellious Men (1:13-16) 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity False Teachers TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God

True Leaders Old men Old Women Young Women Young Men Titus as an example Slaves 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity False Teachers Instructions to Various Groups TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God

True Leaders The Grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation… Instructing us… –To deny ungodliness –To live… Looking for the appearing of Jesus 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity False Teachers Instructions to Various Groups Living for the appearing of Jesus TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God

True Leaders Reminder to do good works Reason for good works A Call to good works Rejection of those who cause divisions A practical exercise in good works 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity False Teachers Instructions to Various Groups Living for the appearing of Jesus Living in the light of Jesus TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God