We come to Paul’s shortest letter; the one to plead for a brother’s life. I know it is short but my bible breaks it into sections, therefore, so will we. Paul begins this letter in his customary style with a personal greeting to establish his identity. He also greets, what appears to be, the full […]
Paul gives Titus instructions for daily living of the believer. Not for working for salvation but because of the new life birthed by Jesus’ work on the cross; His grace. Paul calls for a changed life for the believers. He makes certain to include that this change is NOT what saves but a result of […]
Paul calls for Titus to encourage generational examples of godliness. I’m wondering if this applies to chronological age or spiritual age. Titus is called to lead by example and authority in this respect. We have MORE than established that we are saved by grace and faith instead of by works. But works have their place. […]
Paul explains the reason behind leaving Titus in Crete. He had a job for him to do in the church. One that needed prolonged attention. Titus was to “appoint elders in every town as I directed you” (verse 5). I’m going to assume that Paul gave him some of these directions before leaving him but […]
Paul has instructions for Titus, whom he left in Crete. It wasn’t for lack of work or a desire to see his company end, but because the church in Crete needed HELP. They were being plagued with some issues that were common in the other regions but they didn’t have someone available to correct it. […]
