ЁЯТа The Book of Titus ЁЯМ┐
ЁЯТа The Book of Titus — Sound Doctrine and Good Works
ЁЯУЦ Overview
- Author: Apostle Paul
- Date Written: Around AD 64–66
- Place: Possibly from Nicopolis (Greece)
- Audience: Titus, a Greek believer and co-worker of Paul
Purpose:
- To teach sound doctrine and godly living
- To appoint leaders in the churches of Crete
- To emphasize that true faith produces good works
Key Verse:
ЁЯМ┐ Background
Crete was a large island in the Mediterranean known for its immorality, dishonesty, and greed.
Even one of their own poets said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons." — Titus 1:12
Paul left Titus there to bring order and strength to the new churches.
The letter shows how sound doctrine leads to sound living — truth and behavior go hand in hand.
ЁЯУЪ Structure of Titus
| Section | Chapters | Focus | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Godly Leadership | 1 | Qualifications for elders | Leaders who live truth |
| 2. Sound Doctrine and Holy Living | 2 | Teaching proper behavior | Grace teaches godliness |
| 3. Good Works and Grace | 3 | Christian conduct in society | Saved by grace, devoted to good works |
✨ 1 Godly Leadership (Ch. 1)
Paul commands Titus to appoint elders in every city and gives their qualifications.
False teachers were troubling the church, teaching Jewish myths and human commands for gain.
ЁЯМ╣ 2 Sound Doctrine and Holy Living (Ch. 2)
Paul emphasizes how believers of all ages should live:
The center of this chapter is the grace of God:
Grace doesn't make us lazy — it trains us for godly living.
ЁЯТО 3 Good Works and Christian Conduct (Ch. 3)
Believers must live as good citizens and humble servants, showing kindness and compassion to all.
⚖️ Problems Addressed in Titus
| # | Problem | Description | Paul's Solution | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | False Teachers | Promoted myths, greed, and deception | Rebuke sharply and appoint sound leaders | 1:10–13 |
| 2 | Moral Corruption | Cretans lived immorally and lazily | Teach godly living through grace | 1:12; 2:11–12 |
| 3 | Lack of Order in Church | No leadership or discipline | Appoint qualified elders | 1:5 |
| 4 | Doctrinal Confusion | Legalism and empty talk | Teach sound doctrine | 2:1 |
| 5 | Neglect of Good Works | Faith without action | Remind believers to be zealous for good | 3:1, 8 |
| 6 | Arguments and Divisions | Quarreling over foolish things | Avoid foolish disputes | 3:9–10 |
ЁЯМИ Themes of Titus
| Theme | Description | Key Verse |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Doctrine | Truth that leads to godliness | 1:9 |
| Good Works | True faith produces action | 3:8 |
| Godly Leadership | Character matters more than position | 1:5–9 |
| Grace and Salvation | We're saved by mercy, not by works | 3:5 |
| Holy Living | Grace teaches us to live rightly | 2:11–12 |
ЁЯТм Famous Verses
- Titus 1:5 — "Appoint elders in every town."
- Titus 1:16 — "They claim to know God, but deny Him by their works."
- Titus 2:11–12 — "The grace of God teaches us to live godly lives."
- Titus 3:5 — "He saved us, not by works, but by His mercy."
- Titus 3:8 — "Be careful to maintain good works."
ЁЯХ░️ Timeline Summary
ЁЯХК️ Spiritual Lessons
Truth and behavior must go together.
Grace saves us — but also trains us.
Good leadership keeps the Church healthy.
Christians must shine with good works.
God's mercy changes hearts, not rules.
✨ Summary
Titus is a short yet powerful guide for building strong churches and godly lives.
It reminds us that truth transforms character, and grace produces good works.
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