INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY: BOOK OF TITUS
By Dennis Schmidt 12/2000
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This paper discusses the book of Titus. Paul emphasis is on Titus ordaining elders, he also discusses the Cretians doing good works (see notes Titus 1:16), but he teaches salvation is by grace (see Titus 3:4-3:7). All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.
TITUS THEMES:
TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE CHURCH MINISTERIAL DUTIES (i.e. ORDAIN ELDERS/DUTIES - 1:5), SOUND DOCTRINES (1:9, 2:10-3:10), TEACH (1:10), RELATIONSHIPS (i.e. FAMILY MEMBERS - 2:1-2:10), AND GOOD WORKS (1:16; 2:7, 14; 3:1, 5, 8, 14)
TITUS CHAPTERS - CHARACTERISTICS
| BOOK STRUCTURE | TEACHING / LOCATION | CHAPTER THEMES |
| APPOINT ELDERS: Ordain Qualified Elders & Rebuke false Elders |
Introductions (1:1-4), Qualification (1:5-9), Disqualification (1:10-16) | (1) Sound Doctrine; Elder Qualifications; Good works |
| SET THINGS IN ORDER: Doctrine Teachings |
Aged man (2:1), Aged woman (2:3), Young woman (2:4-5) Young man (2:6-8), Servants (2:9-10) | (2) Sound Doctrine; Teachings for family members and servants; Grace of God; Jesus as Savior redeemed us for good works |
| SET THINGS IN ORDER: Good Works Doctrines: Grace, Christian Living, 2nd Coming, Rapture, Civil law CONCLUSIONS: |
Grace (2:11, 2:14, 3:5-7), Civil Law (3:1), Law (3:8,14), 2nd Coming, Rapture (2:13) Visitors coming & Greetings (3:12-15) |
(2/3) Teachings on civil law, Grace, Right living, Good works, and Law |
AUTHOR: Apostles Paul DATE: 62 AD FROM: Macedonia TO: Titus @ Island of Crete
KEY VERSES:
GOD CAN NOT LIE:
Titus 1:2 "In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;"
SOUND DOCTRINE:
Titus 1:9 "Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers."
THE BLESSED HOPE:
Titus 2:11-13 "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, {12} Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; {13} Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;"
SAVED BY GRACE:
Titus 3:4-6 "But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, {5} Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; {6} Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;"
OTHER TEXTS: God can not lie - Titus 1:2; Elder Reqiurements - Titus 1:5; Sound Doctrines - Titus 1:9; Bless Hope - Titus 2:13; Subject to Civil Authorities - Titus 3:1; and Maintain Good Works - Titus 3:8
PURPOSE:
(1) TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO ORDAIN ELDER/DUTIES {Titus 1:5-9}
(2) RELATIONSHIPS - FAMILY MEMBERS WITH TASKS {Titus 2:1-2:10}
(3) TEACHERS/DOCTRINES {Titus 1:9, 2:10-3:10}
(4) GOOD WORKS {Titus 3:1-11}
KEY WORD(S)/VERSE(S): [ faith ] (1, 2, 3); [ hope ] (1, 2, 3); [ grace ] (1, 2, 3); [ teach ] (1, 2);
[ works ] (1, 2, 3)
OUTLINE FOR TITUS:
I) SALUTATION (INTRODUCTION): {TITUS 1:1-4}
II) QUALIFICATION'S OF ELDERS: {TITUS 1:5-9}
III) OFFENDERS IN THE CHURCH (FALSE TEACHERS): {TITUS 1:10-16}
IV) DUTIES OF VARIOUS CLASSES: {TITUS 2:1-10}
V) DOCTRINE OF GRACE: {TITUS 2:11-15}
VI) DEMONSTRATION OF GOOD WORKS: {TITUS 3:1-11}
VII) PERSONAL MESSAGES AND SALUTATIONS: {TITUS 3:12-15}
Paul writes to Titus to ordain elders to teach truth since there will be false teachers coming even out of the church to steal away the flock.
Acts 20:28-30 "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. {29} For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. {30} Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them."
I) SALUTATION: {TITUS 1:1-4}
WHO: PAUL
Titus 1:1 "Paul, a servant of /\ God /\, and an apostle of M Jesus M T Christ T, according to the [ faith ] of /\ God's /\ elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;"
Paul:
Paul: Saul: means asked for and Paul: means little or small. Paul is in Rome in prison and certainly needs the comfort and help of Onesimus, but he care for the church is of more importance. He does ask for pray and that a room be set aside from Philemon so that he could come to Philemon's home (verse 22). Paul was never in Colosse.
Servant of God: Paul uses servant as Titus 2:9 also except of God.
1 Peter 2:16 "As free, and not using <your> liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
Apostle:
See my paper: "Apostles" for more information on this subject.
An Apostle is one sent by God, with power of attorney and authority, to act (with power) in place of sender. He was chosen and ordained to the position to be a witness of what God shows him.
Apostles started many churches and appointed Elders to the church.
Acts 5:12 "And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch."
Acts 14:23 "And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed." Apostles were to ordain elders.
1 Corinthians 9:1-2 "Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? {2} If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord."
Faith:
See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.
Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith is not the same as hope. Hope is wishing for something. Faith is having it in a faith dimension.
When God reveals (manifests) it to this dimension is up to Him. We are to believe, when we pray, that the answer has already occurred. Future prayers are thanksgiving and praise for God's gift we have.
God's elect:
See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost God's Sovereignty" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "God Plans for His Purpose. Who Harden Pharaoh's Heart?" for more information on this subject.
God sovereign purpose to call and predestine a person. God chosen him, before the earth's foundation, for his purpose. God did not choose him by seeing in the future some good in him. This would mean he was saved according to the person's good works, but God's grace (unmerited flavor) was the reason.
Romans 9:11 "(For <the children> being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)"
Ephesians 1:4-5 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {5} Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,"
1 Peter 1:2 "Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied."
Titus 1:2 "In [ hope ] of eternal life, which /\ God /\, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;"
Hope: Wishing and desire. Not knowing for sure. Depending upon.
Romans 5:4-5 "And patience, experience; and experience, hope: {5} And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."
Romans 8:24-25 "For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? {25} But if we hope for that we see not, <then> do we with patience wait for <it>."
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MISC: {TITUS 1:2} GOD CAN NOT LIE
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(1) Man is a liar
(2) God is truth, does not change, and true to His word
(3) Satan is a a liar
(1) We make God out to be the liar
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(1) Numbers 23:19 "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?"
(1) 1 Samuel 15:29 "And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent."
(1) Romans 3:4 "God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged."
(2) Psalms 89:35 "Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David."
(2) Ezekiel 24:14 "I the LORD have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will do it; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD."
(2) Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry."
(2) Malachi 3:6 "For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."
(2) John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
(2) Romans 11:29 "For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance."
(2) 2 Timothy 2:13 "If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself."
(2) Hebrews 6:18 "That by two immutable things, in which <it was> impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:"
(2) James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
(3) John 8:44-46 "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. {45} And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. {46} Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?"
(4) 1 John 1:10 "If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us."
(4) 1 John 5:10 "He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son."
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Promised before the world began:
Ephesians 1:4 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:"
Titus 1:3 "But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of /\ God /\ our /\ Saviour /\;" God = Lord Jesus Christ (our Saviour). See 1:4
Saviour: Paul uses Saviour 12 times in his letters. 1/2 of them are found in Titus (1:3, 1:4, 2:10, 2:13, 3:4 & 3:6).
From Paul's Letters - God the Father our Saviour: Titus (1:3, 2:10, 3:4) & 1 Timothy (1:1, 2:3 & 4:10).
From Paul's Letters - Jesus our Saviour: 2 Timothy 1:10, Titus (1:4, 2:13, 3:6).
TO WHOM: TITUS
Titus 1:4 "To Titus, <mine> own son after the common [ faith ]: [ Grace ], mercy, <and> peace, from /\ God /\ the /\ Father /\ and the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T our /\ Saviour /\"
Titus: His name means honorable. He was a Greek Gentile by birth (Galatians 2:3), who was not circumcised, and an apostle (2 Corinthians 8:23 below.) Titus is found 13 times in N.T. - 9 in 2 Corinthians, 2 in Galatians, & 1 in 1 Timothy
2 Corinthians 8:23 "Whether <any do inquire> of Titus, <he is> my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren <be inquired of>, <they are> the messengers of the churches, <and> the glory of Christ." Messengers is the same word used for apostle.
Galatians 2:3 "But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:"
Grace: Getting what we do not deserve as compared with mercy: not getting what we deserve.
See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.
Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, good-bye & God bless you.
Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration.
II) QUALIFICATION OF ELDER: {TITUS 1:5-9}
WAY: SET IN ORDER - ORDAIN ELDER
WHERE: CRETE - EVERY CITY
Titus 1:5 "For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:"
Ordain elders: Apostle appoints leadership by power of Holy Spirit.
See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" for more information on this subject.
Acts 14:23 "And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
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MISC: {TITUS 1:5-9} ELDER REQUIREMENTS
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REQUIREMENTS SUMMERY - ELDER/OVERSEER/BISHOP/PASTOR/SHEPHERD
CALLING
APPOINTMENT & ORDAINED: {TITUS 1:5; ACTS 20:28}
LIFE (MANNER OF LIVING)
BLAMELESS - NO REPROACH: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:6,7}
GOOD BEHAVIOR: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2}
HOSPITALITY: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:8}
SOBER: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:8}
NOT GIVEN TO WINE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:3; TITUS 1:7}
NOT GREEDY OF MONEY: {1 TIMOTHY 3:3; TITUS 1:7}
GOOD REPORT OF THEM WITHOUT: {1 TIMOTHY 3:7}
STEWARD OF GOD: {TITUS 1:7}
LOVES PEOPLE: {TITUS 1:8}
JUST - RIGHTEOUS: {TITUS 1:8}
HOLY: {TITUS 1:8}
HOLD FAST TO THE WORD: {TITUS 1:9}
LOVES SERVICE TO OTHERS: {1 PETER 5:2}
NOT COVETOUS: {1 PETER 5:2}
TEMPERAMENT (FRAME OF MIND)
NO STRIKER: {1 TIMOTHY 3:3; TITUS 1:7}
NO BRAWLER: {1 TIMOTHY 3:3}
NOT SELF WILLED: {TITUS 1:7}
NOT SOON ANGRY: {TITUS 1:7}
TEMPERATE: {TITUS 1:8}
FAMILY RELATIONS
HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:6}
CHILDREN IN SUBJECTION & ALL GRAVITY OR DIGNITY: {1 TIMOTHY 3:4}
RULES OWN HOUSE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:4}
FAITHFUL CHILDREN NOT ACCUSED OF RIOT OR UNRULY: {TITUS 1:6}
EXPERIENCE
NOT A NOVICE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:6}
DUTIES AND ADMINISTRATE
WORD & PRAYER: {ACTS 6:4}
VIGILANT OR TEMPERATE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:8}
APT TO TEACH: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2}
EXHORT: {TITUS 1:9}
OVERSEER: {ACTS 20:28; 1 PETER 5:2}
RULER AS SHEPHERD/PASTOR: {1 PETER 5:2,5; HEBREWS 13:7}
FEED: {1 PETER 5:2}
EXAMPLE: {1 PETER 5:3}
AUTHORITY
FROM GOD: {ACTS 20:28}
SPIRITUAL OVER LOCAL: {2 TIMOTHY 4:1}
CHURCH: {TITUS 2:1,15}
DOUBLE HONOR
RULES WELL AND LABORS IN WORD AND DOCTRINE: {1 TIMOTHY 5:17}
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Titus 1:6 "If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly."
Blameless, husband of one wife. children not accused of riot/unruly:
Only one wife. Wives death or Matthew 19:9 maybe only exceptions.
See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage" for more information on this subject.
Genesis 2:24 "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." One flesh (person) not two people with separate purposes.
Mark 10:9 "What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." Asunder = separate
1 Timothy 3:2 "A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;" Bishop (male only) is a husband.
Titus 1:7 "For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of /\ God /\; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;"
Bishop: (= overseer = elder from 1 Peter 5:1-2 and Acts 20:17, 28)
1 Timothy 3:1 "This <is> a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work."
1 Peter 2:25 "For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."
Blameless: Do all the correct things, spotless & righteousness.
Selfwilled: He should be God willed.
Given to wine:
1 Timothy 3:3 "Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;"
1 Timothy 5:23 "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities." Paul is telling Timothy to use a little wine because water quality is poor.
No striker: Not getting into fights. Peace loving.
Given to filthy lucre: Lucre = money
1 Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
Titus 1:8 "But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;"
Temperate: Moderate, restrained and reasonable.
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KEY WORD: {TITUS 1:9-2:10} SOUND DOCTRINE
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(1) {1:9} Holding fast faithful word taught that by sound doctrine exhort and convince truth contradicters
(2) {1:13} Rebuke sharply that they be sound in the faith
(3) {2:1} Speak things which become sound doctrine
(4) {2:7} All things show a pattern of good works in doctrine
(5) {2:10} Show all good fidelity that adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things
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WHAT: SOUND DOCTRINE - EXHORT / CONVINCE
Titus 1:9 "Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers."
By sound doctrine:
Matthew 24:24 "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect."
Acts 20:30 "Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them."
Romans 16:17 "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them."
Galatians 1:6-7 "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: {7} Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ."
Ephesians 4:14 "That we <henceforth> be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, <and> cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"
Colossians 2:8 "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ."
2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All scripture <is> given by inspiration of God, and <is> profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: {17} That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
2 Timothy 4:3 "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;"
Titus 2:7 "In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,"
Hebrews 13:9 "Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein."
2 John 1:9-10 "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. {10} If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:"
Convince the gainsayers: A person who opposes (contradicts) word.
III) OFFENDERS IN THE CHURCH: {TITUS 1:10-16}
Titus 1:10 "For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:" Circumcision = Jew
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KEY WORD: {TITUS 1:11-2:12} TEACH
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(1) {1:11} Teaching what they ought not for filthy lucre
(2) {2:3} Teaching of good thing
(3) {2:4} Teach sober love family
(4) {2:12} Teaching denying ungodliness, worldly lusts, living soberly, righteously, and godly
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Titus 1:11 "Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, [ teaching ] things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake." Mouths stopped by force of the truth. Filthy lucre = money.
Titus 1:12 "One of themselves, <even> a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians <are> alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies."
Cretians <are> always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies:
Proverb from Paul's days. This is not a quote from Old Testament scriptures.
WHY: SOUND IN THE FAITH
Titus 1:13 "This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the [ faith ];"
WANT: NOT HEED JEWISH FABLES & COMMANDMENTS OF MEN
Titus 1:14 "Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of they may be sound in the men, that turn from the truth."
Jewish fables:
See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith, & Liberty" for more information on this subject.
The Pharisees made 613 laws to protect the people from breaking God's true laws. See Titus 3:9.
Titus 1:15 "Unto the pure all things <are> pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving <is> nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled."
Unto the pure all things are pure:
1 Timothy 4:4 "For every creature of God <is> good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:"
Defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure...conscience is defiled:
Matthew 7:17-18 "Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. {18} A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither <can> a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit."
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KEY WORD: {TITUS 1:16-3:14} WORKS
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(1) {1:16} In works they deny God unto every good work reprobate
(2) {2:7} Showing thyself a pattern of good works in doctrine
(3) {2:14} Peculiar people zealous of good works
(4) {3:1} Be ready to every good work
(5) {3:5} Not by works of righteousness which we have done
(6) {3:8} Believed in God might be careful to maintain good works
(7) {3:14} Learn to maintain good works
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Titus 1:16 "They profess that they know /\ God /\; but in [ works ] they deny </\ him /\>, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good [ work ] reprobate."
Unto every good work reprobate: Key Text is Titus 3:8
See also good works in Titus: 2:7, 2:14, 3:1, 3:8, & 3:14.
Matthew 12:33 "Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by <his> fruit."
IV) DUTIES OF VARIOUS CLASSES: {TITUS 2:1-10}
WHAT: SPEAK SOUND DOCTRINE
Titus 2:1 "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:" Doctrine = teachings. See also Titus 1:9 & Titus 1:13.
WHY: SOUND IN FAITH WAY: BE SOBER, IN CHARITY
Titus 2:2 "That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in [ faith ], in charity, in patience."
Aged men:
Proverbs 16:31 "The hoary head <is> a crown of glory, <if> it be found in the way of righteousness."
WAY: TEACHERS OF GOOD THINGS
Titus 2:3 "The aged women likewise, that <they be> in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, [ teachers ] of good things;" False accusers (gossiping) = slanderers.
Aged woman:
1 Timothy 2:9-10 "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; {10} But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."
1 Timothy 5:5-10 "Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. {6} But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. {7} And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. {8} But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. {9} Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, {10} Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work."
WAY: TEACH - SOBER & TO LOVE HUSBANDS / CHILDREN
Titus 2:4 "That they may [ teach ] the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,"
Love their husbands, to love their children:
See my paper: "Man's Relationship with his Wife, Family, & Friends" for more information on this subject.
1 Timothy 5:14 "I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully."
Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Equally true for woman.
Ephesians 6:4 "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."
Titus 2:5 "<To be> discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of /\ God /\ be not
blasphemed."
Obedient to their own husbands:
See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" for more information on this subject.
1 Corinthians 11:3 "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman <is> the man; and the head of Christ <is> God."
1 Corinthians 14:34-36 "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but <they are commanded> to be under obedience, as also saith the law. {35} And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. {36} What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?"
Ephesians 5:22-24 "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. {23} For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. {24} Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so <let> the wives <be> to their own husbands in every thing."
Colossians 3:18 "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord."
1 Peter 3:1-2 "Likewise, ye wives, <be> in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; {2} While they behold your chaste conversation <coupled> with fear."
1 Peter 3:6 "Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement."
Word of God be not blasphemed:
1 Timothy 5:14 "I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully."
1 Timothy 6:1 "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and <his> doctrine be not blasphemed."
WAY: EXHORT TO BE SOBER SHOWING GOOD WORKS IN DOCTRINE
Titus 2:6 "Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded."
Titus 2:7 "In all things showing thyself a pattern of good [ works ]: in doctrine <showing> uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity," See also Titus 1:9 - sound doctrine.
Titus 2:8 "Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you." Sound speech = godly, healthy and pure speech.
WAY: SERVANTS TO BE OBEDIENT
Titus 2:9 "<Exhort> servants to be obedient unto their own masters, <and> to please <them> well in all <things>; not answering again;"
Servants to be obedient unto their own masters:
Ephesians 6:5-8 "Servants, be obedient to them that are <your> masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; {6} Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; {7} With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: {8} Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether <he be> bond or free."
Colossians 3:22 "Servants, obey in all things <your> masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:" Singleness = sincere & honesty.
1 Timothy 6:1-2 "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and <his> doctrine be not blasphemed. {2} And they that have believing masters, let them not despise <them>, because they are brethren; but rather do <them> service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort."
1 Peter 2:18 "Servants, <be> subject to <your> masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward."
Titus 2:10 "Not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of /\ God /\ our /\ Saviour /\ in all things."
Not purloining...good fidelity: Purloining = stealing
V) DOCTRINE OF GRACE: {TITUS 2:11-15}
CHANGE IN SUBJECT:
WHAT: GRACE OF GOD BRING SALVATION
Titus 2:11 "For the [ grace ] of /\ God /\ that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men," See also Titus 3:4.
Grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men:
See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.
Romans 1:19-20 "Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed <it> unto them. {20} For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, <even> his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
WAY: TEACHING - DENYING UNGODLINESS, LIVE SOBER GODLY
Titus 2:12 "[ Teaching ] us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;"
WHY: LOOKING FOR BLESSED HOPE GOD & SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST
Titus 2:13 "Looking for that blessed [ hope ], and the glorious appearing of the great /\ God /\ and our /\ Saviour /\ M Jesus M T Christ T;"
Looking for the blessed hope..appearing of savior Jesus Christ:
Could be either second coming or rapture coming of Christ. See my paper on rapture.
See my paper: "End Times Events - Day of the Lord" for more information on this subject.
Matthew 25:31-32 "When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: {32} And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth <his> sheep from the goats:"
WHY: JESUS GAVE HIMSELF REDEEMING US FROM INIQUITY FOR GOOD WORKS
Titus 2:14 "/\ Who /\ gave /\ himself /\ for us, that /\ he /\ might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good [ works ]."
Redeem us: A legal plan to buy back (purchase) us from Satan.
See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.
Titus 2:15 "These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee." All authority of Apostle.
VI) DEMONSTRATION OF GOOD WORKS: {TITUS 3:1-11}
Titus 3:1 "Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good [ work ],"
Subject to principalities & powers, to obey magistrates:
See my paper: "The Christian Position on Civil Authority & Nonresistance" for more information on this subject.
Romans 13:1-2 "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. {2} Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation."
1 Peter 2:13 "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;"
Titus 3:2 "To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, <but> gentle, showing all meekness unto all men." Brawlers =
Showing all meekness unto all men:
Colossians 3:12-13 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; {13} Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also <do> ye."
Titus 3:3 "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, <and> hating one another." Divers=vary
We ourselves also were sometimes foolish:
Ephesians 2:1-3 "And you <hath he quickened>, who were dead in trespasses and sins: {2} Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: {3} Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others."
TIME: AFTER WHEN: AFTER
Titus 3:4 "But after that the kindness and love of /\ God /\ our /\ Saviour /\ toward man appeared," See also Titus 2:11.
Kindness and love of God our saviour toward man appeared:
Workings of Holy Spirit in Christian's life.
See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.
WAY: NOT BY WORKS WE HAVE DONE BUT BY HIS MERCY HE SAVED US
Titus 3:5 "Not by [ works ] of righteousness which we have done, but according to /\ his /\ mercy /\ he /\ saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the /\ [ Holy Ghost ] /\;"
Not by works of righteousness we have done..His mercy saved us:
See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law <is> the knowledge of sin."
Romans 3:28 "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law."
Romans 4:5 "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness."
Washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost:
See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.
1 Corinthians 6:11 "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."
Ephesians 4:23 "And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;"
Ephesians 5:26 "That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word," Word = Bible or scripture.
Colossians 3:10 "And have put on the new <man>, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"
Titus 3:6 "Which he shed on us abundantly through M Jesus M T Christ T our; /\ Saviour /\"
WHAT: JUSTIFIED BY HIS GRACE MADE HEIRS IN HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE
Titus 3:7 "That being justified by his [ grace ], we should be made heirs according to the [ hope ] of eternal life."
Justified by His grace, we should be made heirs:
See my paper: "Justification" for more information on this subject.
Romans 3:24 "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:"
Romans 3:28 "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law."
Romans 5:1-2 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: {2} By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God."
WHY: TO MAINTAIN GOOD WORKS
Titus 3:8 "<This is> a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in /\ God /\ might be careful to maintain good [ works ]. These things are good and profitable unto men."
WAY: AVOID GENEALOGIES, STRIVINGS ABOUT LAW
Titus 3:9 "But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain."
Avoid foolish questions, genealogies, contentions, strivings on law
See Titus 1:14 also.
1 Timothy 1:4 "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: <so do>."
1 Timothy 6:4 "He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,"
2 Timothy 2:23 "But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes."
TIME: AFTER
Titus 3:10 "A man that is an heretic after the first and second admonition reject;"
Man that is heretic after first & second admonition reject:
Matthew 18:15-17 "Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. {16} But if he will not hear <thee>, <then> take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. {17} And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell <it> unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican."
Romans 16:17-18 "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. {18} For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple."
2 Peter 2:1 "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction."
Titus 3:11 "Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself." Subverted = turned wrong way.
VII) PERSONAL MESSAGES AND SALUTATIONS: {TITUS 3:12-15}
Titus 3:12 "When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter."
Artemas: His name means gift of Diana (pagan goddess). No other scripture reference to him.
Tychicus: His name means fortunate and happy.
Ephesians 6:21 "But that ye also may know my affairs, <and> how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:"
Colossians 4:7 "All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, <who is> a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:"
Titus 3:13 "Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them." Zenas no reference.
Apollos: His name means one that destroys and lays waste.
Acts 18:24 "And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, <and> mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus."
1 Corinthians 3:6 "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase."
1 Corinthians 16:12 "As touching <our> brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time."
WHY: MAINTAIN GOOD WORKS
Titus 3:14 "And let ours also learn to maintain good [ works ] for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful."
Titus 3:15 "All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the [ faith ].
[ Grace ] <be> with you all. Amen."
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