Titus,Paul's Letter To

[Gr.Titos L.titus"safe"]

courtesy of James Earl Jones(Bible Audio)The Book of Titus

Background:In a similar way to Timothy,Titus was a leader in the church on the island of Crete.Paul writes as he did in 1Tim.,about the organization and leadership of the church,correct teaching in the face of error and right attitudes in the church,the work place and the world.3chs

Author:Paul(1:1),see Romans

Date and Location:AD62-65,after 1Ti. from somewhere in Greece or Asia Minor where Paul was stopping on his way to Nicopolis(3:12)see 1Tim.

Purpose:

-Encourage Titus to complete the task of organizing the churches in Crete(1)

-To discuss the teaching of doctrine and the conduct of ministry(2-3:11)

-Advice Titus of Paul's future plans and wishes(3:12-12)

Unique Features:

-God's grace(2:11-14;3:4-7)

-emphsizes good works like Jacob(Jas1:16;2:7,14;3:1,8,14)

-Quotes Epimenides,a Cretan poet(1:12compare Ac17:28)

Comparison:

*2Cor.,Titus carried 2Cor to the Corinthian Church(2Co8:16-23);he is the recipient of this Letter

*1Ti:both emphasize church organization

*1,2Tim.:All are pastoral letters.Titus more official

*Jacobus(Jas) and Titus both emphasize good works as the visible proof of saving faith(see unique)

Abbreviations:Tit./Tts

MV:Tts2:7

Bib1Yr:Titus,Philemon