Summary of Titus

A. Background of Titus

1) Who is Titus?
a. A Greek (Gal. 2:3) convert to Christianity, apparently through Paul'sministry. (Titus 1:4)
b. A trusted fellow worker with Paul. (2 Cor. 8:23)
c. The senior pastor at the church in Crete established by Paul and Titus.(Titus 1:5)
2) How did Paul and Titus meet?
a. No specific reference in Scripture to this.
b. Titus was an early ministry partner with Paul and Barnabas. (Gal. 2:1)
3) What was the ministry connection between Paul and Titus in this epistle?
a. Paul was in a position of spiritual authority over Titus as the Apostle.
b. Titus was working in Paul's ministry as a preacher. (Titus 2:1,15; 3:8)
4) What was the situation in which this epistle was written?
a. Titus was left behind by Paul to establish elders in every city in Crete.(Titus 1:5)
b. The people in this area were lazy and lacked integrity. (Titus 1:12-13)

B. Chapter One Highlights

1) The command to appoint godly leaders in the church. (1:5-9)
2) The description of ungodly men in Crete. (1:10-16)

C. Chapter Two Highlights

1) Godly character in men, women, and servants.
2) The link between salvation and godly conduct. (2:11-15)

D. Chapter Three Highlights

1) Salvation is by grace through faith and not by good works. (3:3-7)
2) Believers are saved for good works, not by good works. (3:8)