THE BOOK OF TITUS.

WHO WAS TITUS?

Titus was a Gentile Christian and one of Paul’s converts during the Apostle’s ministry. He accompanied Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem 17 years after Paul’s conversion. Titus was not the closest of Paul’s friends, but Paul loved him and called him “My son.”

When Paul learned that Apollos was about to go to Crete, he took the opportunity to send the letter to Titus. Titus 3:3.

THE LETTER.

The letter is full of practical advice to young Titus now the Pastor of this Church, giving him directions for Church administration and warning them about the heretics of that day.

Paul asked Titus to come to him and report to him about the condition of this Church on the Island of Crete.

Although the letter was a personal one to Titus, it undoubtedly meant to be read to the Church also.

The letter is very similar to Paul’s letter to Timothy, being written about the same time and dealing with the same subjects.

Paul’s greeting adds the word “Servant” to the usual word, “Apostle” making it the main point of the service of preaching the Word.

Paul instructs Titus to preach “Sound Doctrine,” which aims at a life of good works following salvation.  When a Church is perfectly in order and well-instructed then the God works will naturally follow and  Jesus Christ will be glorified.

Many Churches today focus on a form of Godliness in worship. They are more interested in the appearance of music styles, embracing worldly music for the sole purpose of entertainment, which is to draw people into the building. Lighting and building design that forsake the real purpose of why we worship. Some Churches have embraced the practices of the world and become Glorified Clubs.

The true worship of  God is not merely entertainment but, as the Bible teaches,

“WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS”

A Church without a solid foundation of sound doctrine is built upon shifting, sinking sands.

So must you and I build our lives upon a firm foundation of sound doctrine.

Nothing is more important than a solid foundation and nothing is more motivating than a gracious person who lives a  godly life full of good deeds.

THE RETURN OF CHRIST.             Christ’s return to this earth is the great hope, called…

“THE BLESSED HOPE.” of His return.

Titus 2:13.

“LOOKING FOR THAT BLESSED HOPE AND THE GLORIOUS APPEARING OF OUR GREAT GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.”

As most Pastors do, Titus encountered much opposition as Paul implies,

Titus 2:15 b. 

“DON’T LET ANY MAN DESPISE YOU.”

In stronger words, Titus 1:11.

“WHOSE MOUTHS MUST BE  STOPPED.”                     

You must know Whom you believe and what you believe and stand firmly upon it.

Good sound teaching from the word of God and good moral living are grounded in the truth of the Gospel.

Jesus said, 

Luke 11:28.                         “BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD AND “DO IT.”

Some key words in this EPISTLE are…

Saviour,                 Sound Doctrine, and Grace, Hope and Good Works.

So, to sum up  this book of Titus, we see the need for…

The Gospel Ministry.

Godly Leadership.

Right, Living.

Responding to opposition.

Promoting of Godly behavior.

Good works.

Godly Fellowship.

Appoint Godly Elders.

Maintain proper order in the Church.

Preach Truth.

Expecting Jesus to appear at any time 

Keeping the Church pure. Be a faithful, godly example.

Rebuke, reprove and refute false teachers.

KEY VERSE. The key verse of this Epistle most probably is …

Titus 3:1

BE SUBJECT TO RULERS, AUTHORITIES.

TO OBEY AND TO BE READY TO DO EVERY  GOOD WORK.

Do you belong to a healthy, Godly Church?  If not, don’t stay there just because of your friends.

Don’t stop going to Church altogether, that is not God’s plan, you can be a great encouragement to the Pastor and a godly influence for others.

Jesus met great opposition when He attended the Synagogue. He still went … every week!

Find a Church run by the teachings of Paul to Titus.

Find a Church where you can be “Most Effective” for our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Find a Church whose sole purpose is winning souls and growing the Saints in good, sound Doctrine.

If you cannot find one… then start one, maybe in your own home. David said, “I was glad when they said unto me. Let us go into the house of the Lord.”

Then you will influence your family and friends that the Church is what it is supposed to be… God Honouring…God Glorifying… And ready for his COMING AT ANY MOMENT!

Amen.

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