An Epistle from Paul the Apostle to Titus
by Owen Borville
September 28, 2020
Bible
This epistle or letter from Paul to Titus focuses on the qualifications and duties of bishops and leaders in the church. The epistle was written by Paul the Apostle to Titus, a first century missionary, church leader, and companion of Paul. Titus was leading the church in Crete after Paul had left him in charge of the newly established church there after being released from prison in Rome. Titus was a Greek Gentile who converted to Christianity and was appointed to be Bishop of Crete. Titus stayed in Crete unto old age and passed there.
Titus 1 Instructions for Appointing Church Leaders
1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
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:
Titus 2 Teachings for Church Leaders
1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
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; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Titus 3 More Instructions for the Church
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 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; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
by Owen Borville
September 28, 2020
Bible
This epistle or letter from Paul to Titus focuses on the qualifications and duties of bishops and leaders in the church. The epistle was written by Paul the Apostle to Titus, a first century missionary, church leader, and companion of Paul. Titus was leading the church in Crete after Paul had left him in charge of the newly established church there after being released from prison in Rome. Titus was a Greek Gentile who converted to Christianity and was appointed to be Bishop of Crete. Titus stayed in Crete unto old age and passed there.
Titus 1 Instructions for Appointing Church Leaders
1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
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:
Titus 2 Teachings for Church Leaders
1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
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; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Titus 3 More Instructions for the Church
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 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; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
