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;