Titus 3:9-15 Unprofitable and Worthless Talk
The conclusion of this epistle. Paul refers back (presumably) to the false teachers and points out that their teaching is unprofitable and worthless. This is the topic we spend time on in this study – what is profitable and worthy teaching?
Titus 2:15-3:8 A Civil Society
In this text, Paul gives Titus instructions for the church to form a more perfect society. These are applicable in any society, in any age. It is to our loss when we forget, or do not practice these rules.
Titus 2:11-14 Training Generates Righteous Conduct
There is a disconnect when training in sound doctrine does not produce righteous conduct in the life of the believer. The believer is required to check all of our behavior patterns and test them against sound doctrine.
Titus 2:1-10 Some Behavior Modification
Having outlined the character qualities Titus should look for in men who are to be appointed as elders, Paul now moves to a discussion of the expected behavior of ordinary disciples of Christ. Discipleship is all about behavior modification.
Titus 1:5-9 Appointing Elders
Titus is finishing the work on the Island of Crete. One of the unfinished tasks is the appointment of elders in the various churches. In this passage Paul tells Titus what qualities to look for in a man for this position in the Church.
Titus 1:1-4 The Apostolic Purpose
In this greeting Paul outlines a three-fold purpose of his Apostolic calling. 1) to draw people to Christ in faith and establish their faith; 2) to help increase their knowledge of the truth, which leads to piety; 3) to establish them in the hope of eternal life.
Titus 1:1 An Introduction to Titus
An introduction to Paul’s letter to Titus. Who is Titus, How long did he travel with Paul, and what is the occasion ro this letter. Plus, the first verse is packed with nuggets of gold in the Biblical narrative.
