Titus

The book of Titus is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to a church leader named Titus. Here are the key points:

1. Context and Purpose:  Paul and Titus traveled to the island of Crete around AD 62–64.

   • Paul left Titus there as a church leader to address challenges.

   • The Cretan churches faced false teaching and cultural issues.

2. Themes and Structure: Eternal Hope: Paul emphasizes the hope of eternal life through Jesus.

   • Gospel Transformation: The Gospel can transform Cretan culture.

   • Three Summaries of the Incarnation: Titus highlights God’s work in the world.

   • The letter has three parts:  Instructions for Church Leadership (Chapter 1),  Guidance in Public Life (Chapter 2). 

   • Reminder of Jesus’ New Creation (Chapter 3)

3. Memorable Verse:  “He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.” (Titus 3:5)

In summary, Titus addresses church leadership, public life, and the transformative power of the Gospel.

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