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;