Bible Book of Titus | Good Works and Grace

Instructions for godly living and church leadership on the island of Crete, emphasizing that good works follow faith. Titus chapters with summary and commentary.

Genre: Epistle. Theme: Good Works and Grace

Author: Paul
Date: AD 62-64
Read Time: 10 mins
Purpose: Instruct Titus to organize Crete churches.
Key Verse: Titus 2:11 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.
Christ: Great God and Savior.
Audience: Titus, organizing the churches on the island of Crete
Focus: Good works as evidence of faith.
Order Focus: Instructions to 'set in order the things that are wanting' in a culturally difficult area.
Grace Application: Teaches that grace not only saves us but also 'trains' us to deny ungodliness.

Titus emphasizes that sound doctrine must result in 'good works' that make the Gospel attractive to outsiders.

Contrasts the 'liars and evil beasts' of Cretan culture with the sober, holy life of the believer.

Jesus is our Great God and Savior (2:13) who gave Himself to purify a people for His own.

Titus 1 - Greeting

Paul, a servant of God, to Titus. I left you in Crete to appoint elders. Deceivers must be silenced. To the impure nothing is pure.

Titus 2 - Teach Sound Doctrine

Teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. Men are to be steadfast, women reverent. The grace of God trains us to live godly lives.

Titus 3 - Be Ready for Every Good Work

Show consideration to all. We were once slaves but God saved us. Believers should maintain good works. Everyone here sends greetings.