Titus

 

Titus

Titus was a Greek whom Paul won to Christ and enlisted in service. Titus was serving in Crete when this letter was written. Paul wrote it, probably from Corinth, after his release from prison.

This letter emphasized good works. We are not saved by good works, but good works are our evidence of salvation. The saints on Crete were better at professing the faith than practicing it. Paul’s statement was “know the truth and live it.”

Paul urged Titus to root himself and his congregation in the truth. They would represent God’s truth better if they modeled authentic, counter-cultural living.

Cynical unbelievers still need to see Christians living with integrity and authenticity before they can be convinced of the power of the gospel.

Titus shows how to make the gospel attractive in our own lives.

Being a young leader, he was plunged into a challenging ministry with sometimes, hardheaded, unruly believers. His patient, faithful work in both Corinth and Crete reminds us that God not only loves difficult people but also knows how to equip His shepherds to lead by example and make a difference wherever they go.

God’s goals for his shepherds is to take, “liars, evil beasts, and lazy gluttons” and guide them to good works as well as positive, truthful speech that will “adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.” If we walk where and how we should, others will take note and follow.

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary

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