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Titus
Introduction
The book of Titus was written by Paul in the late 50’s A.D., perhaps around 56 A.D. The theme of this letter is, discernment.
Titus was never mentioned in any of the rest of the books in the New Testament, but is mentioned only by Paul in a few of his letters. Titus was one of Pauls main messengers. But more than that, Titus went to many far away places not only to spread the gospel, but to help people in those far off places, establish their churches.
Titus was a gentile. He grew up in Asia Minor, traveled with Paul at various times, was sent to Crete, and as far away as Dalmatia (Yugoslavia). Titus went to the places that were sparse in population and where the people were backwards to say the least, in their cultures.
Titus Outline (New Unger's Bible Dictionary)
I. Salutation (1:1-4)
II. The problems of the church as an organization (1:5-16)
A. Qualifications of elders (1:5-9)
B. Necessity for a strong stand against false teachers (1:10-16)
III. The problems of pastoral teaching and preaching (2:1-3:11)
A. Inculcating duties and domestic relations (2:1-10)
B. Motivating true Christian living (2:11-15)
C. Teaching concerning Christian citizenship (3:1-2)
D. Inspiring godly living (3:3-8)
E. Dealing with heretics (3:9-11)
IV. Conclusion (3:12-15)
