New Testament

Titus

Author Paul the apostle

Date Written ~AD 63–65

Chapters 3

Theme Sound doctrine and godly living

Summary

Titus is a pastoral letter to Paul's delegate on the island of Crete, instructing him to appoint qualified leaders and promote sound doctrine that produces godly behavior. It emphasizes that the grace of God that brings salvation also teaches believers to live self-controlled, upright lives.

Outline

Appointing Elders in Crete (1)
Sound Doctrine for All Groups (2)
Doing Good and Avoiding Controversy (3)

Key Verses

Titus 2:11-12

"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives."

Titus 3:5

"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."

Titus 2:13

"While we wait for the blessed hope — the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ."

Christ in Titus

Our great God and Savior whose appearing is our blessed hope (2:13); the one who gave himself to redeem and purify his people

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