Titus

Tit 3:8:          What is the trustworthy statement to which Paul refers in this verse?  See Tit 3:3-7 and note that this is one of the five “faithful words” Paul mentions in these pastoral epistles (see also 1 Tim 1:15, 3:1, 4:9 and 2 Tim 2:11).  What are “these things” about which he wants Titus to speak confidently? …

Tit 3:1-2     What is the importance of the people of God remembering and a minister reminding them of God’s truth?  See Num 15:39-40, Dt 8:11-18, 2 Pet 1:12-13, Jude 1:5.  Does the Bible call us to remember and warn us to not forget its truth because it is unlikely that we will?  What then must we…

Tit 2:6-8     What is the one thing Paul urges for younger men that summarizes what is fitting for sound doctrine?  Note: NASB sensible = KJV sober-minded; recall that he also used a form of this word in Tit 2:2, 4, 5 and 12.  What might Paul’s exhortation to Titus in the context of his words…

Tit 2:1-2     Why was it so important that Titus proclaim to the Cretans the things fitting for sound doctrine?  See Tit 1:10-13.  Is there any less need for sound doctrine today?  Along what lines does Paul organize the teaching with which Titus is to establish the people in sound doctrine?  See Tit 2:2,3,4,6,9.  How old…

Tit 1:5-9     For what two-fold purpose had Paul left Titus in Crete?  Note: In the rest of chapter 1 Paul expounds on the appointment of elders, and in chapters 2 and 3 addresses the things that remain that Titus is to set in order.  What is the first qualification Paul gives for an elder in…

Introduction: Following Paul’s release from his first Roman imprisonment around 62 a.d. he visited Asia and Macedonia as planned (Philemon 1:22, Phil 2:24, 1 Tim 1:3).  Around this same time he also made a missionary trip with Titus to Crete where he had briefly stopped off on his imprisoned journey to Rome (Acts 27:7-9).  Titus had…