1. NT Survey II Pastoral Epistles: Titus

2. Paul’s Mentoring of Others

3. Background on Titus Like Timothy, Titus was Paul’s “child in the faith” and had come to Christ through Paul’s ministry. Like Timothy, Titus was Paul’s “child in the faith” and had come to Christ through Paul’s ministry. He appeared with Paul at the Jerusalem Council in about 49 AD (Gal 2:1-3). Though he was a Greek, he was not compelled to be circumcised. He appeared with Paul at the Jerusalem Council in about 49 AD (Gal 2:1-3). Though he was a Greek, he was not compelled to be circumcised. Titus is mentioned a number of times as one of Paul’s co-workers in Galatians, 2 Corinthians, and 2 Timothy but never in the book of Acts. Titus is mentioned a number of times as one of Paul’s co-workers in Galatians, 2 Corinthians, and 2 Timothy but never in the book of Acts. After Paul’s release from Rome, Titus worked with Paul in gospel ministry on the island of Crete. After Paul’s release from Rome, Titus worked with Paul in gospel ministry on the island of Crete.

4. Possible Reconstruction of Paul’s Journeys after First Imprisonment Timothy sent to Philippi. Timothy joins Paul in Ephesus. Paul writes 1 Timothy from Macedonia. Paul & Titus work together at Crete. Paul goes to Corinth, sends letter back to Titus. Paul journeys to Spain.

5. Introductory Matters for Titus Author: The Apostle Paul. Author: The Apostle Paul. Date: Somewhere between 63 and 66 AD, after Paul was released from his first Roman imprisonment. Date: Somewhere between 63 and 66 AD, after Paul was released from his first Roman imprisonment. Audience: Titus and the churches on the island of Crete. Audience: Titus and the churches on the island of Crete. Occasion for the Letter: Paul takes advantage of a trip to Crete by Zenas and Apollos to encourage and instruct Titus in his role there as Paul’s representative. Occasion for the Letter: Paul takes advantage of a trip to Crete by Zenas and Apollos to encourage and instruct Titus in his role there as Paul’s representative. Character of the book: Like 1 Timothy, this letter is a charge to Paul’s fellow worker to combat false teaching and establish proper order in the local church. Character of the book: Like 1 Timothy, this letter is a charge to Paul’s fellow worker to combat false teaching and establish proper order in the local church.

6. Major Themes in Titus Salvation Salvation False Teachers and Their Influence False Teachers and Their Influence Sound Teaching/Doctrine Sound Teaching/Doctrine Church Leadership Church Leadership Christian Behavior for Various Age Groups/Good Deeds Christian Behavior for Various Age Groups/Good Deeds Specific Exhortations to Titus Specific Exhortations to Titus

7. Purpose Statement for Titus Paul writes to Titus (and through him to the churches on Crete) to exhort and instruct him to stop the influence of false teachers by teaching sound doctrine and encouraging proper Christian behavior. Paul writes to Titus (and through him to the churches on Crete) to exhort and instruct him to stop the influence of false teachers by teaching sound doctrine and encouraging proper Christian behavior.

8. Outline of Titus The Prologue (1:1-16) The Prologue (1:1-16) Salutation (1:1-4) Salutation (1:1-4) Charge to Titus: Appoint Elders Who Will Exhort in Sound Doctrine and Refute Those Who Contradict (1:5-16) Charge to Titus: Appoint Elders Who Will Exhort in Sound Doctrine and Refute Those Who Contradict (1:5-16) Qualifications for These Elders (1:5-9) Qualifications for These Elders (1:5-9) Character of the False Teachers (1:10-16) Character of the False Teachers (1:10-16)

9. Outline of Titus The Body: Instruction to Titus Concerning Conduct in the Church and in the World (2:1 – 3:11) The Body: Instruction to Titus Concerning Conduct in the Church and in the World (2:1 – 3:11) Conduct of Various Age Groups in the Church (2:1-8) Conduct of Various Age Groups in the Church (2:1-8) Older Men (2:1-2) Older Men (2:1-2) Older and Younger Women (2:3-5) Older and Younger Women (2:3-5) Younger Men (2:6-8) Younger Men (2:6-8) Conduct of Slaves (2:9-10) Conduct of Slaves (2:9-10) Sensible, Righteous Conduct of All (2:11-15) Sensible, Righteous Conduct of All (2:11-15) Submissive Conduct of All towards Rulers and Authorities (3:1-7) Submissive Conduct of All towards Rulers and Authorities (3:1-7) Conduct toward a Factious Man (3:9-11) Conduct toward a Factious Man (3:9-11) Epilogue (3:12-15) Epilogue (3:12-15)

10. Next Week: 2 Timothy