Titus- Introduction

Additional Details

• Author: Paul
• Audience: Titus, and believers in Crete
• Original Greek Name: Τίτο
• Translated Hebrew Name: טיטו
• Common English Name: Titus
• Transliteration: Tito
• Meaning: Titus
• Date Created: c 64 CE
• Content Reference Time: c 64 CE
• Key Individuals:
  • Paul
  • Titus
• Key Themes:
  • Instruction for leadership (Titus 1:1-16)
  • Instruction on orderly communities (Titus 2:1-15)
  • Instruction on life in society (Titus 3:1-15)
• Date Canonized: c 70-170 CE
• Abstract:

  The book of Titus is Paul's letter to his colleague, Titus.  Paul sets forth standards of behavior for believers in their relationships with one another and with non-believers. As he did with Timothy, Paul relates the requirements for congregational leaders and offers Titus encouragement to serve with confidence and faithfulness. Like Timothy, Titus faced opposition from false teachers and ungodly men, and Paul reminded him of his responsibilities to correct and rebuke them. He also asked Titus to remind his congregation to be subject to rulers and authorities, be obedient, and be ready for every good deed. Paul concludes with the statement, "Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs so that they will not be unfruitful."

• Location Created: Macedonia
• Content Location: Crete
• Teaches:
  • We are saved by G-d's grace, not our works.
  • Elders and other leaders should be men of unique and G-dly character.
  • We should have proper relationships within the community.
  • Believers should be good citizens in the world not just in their community.
• Chapters: 3
• Verses: 46