Titus

The Essence of Christianity

Text: Titus 3:12-15 Exegesis Theme: Titus’ responsibility Topic: What Titus must do and teach people in Crete Truth: Titus and the Christians in Crete must live productively as proof of their Christianity. Thrust: Titus must focus on being productive at all times and he must teach the believers in Crete to do the same. Exposition Theme: The essence of Christianity …

That’s Good

Text: Titus 3:1-11 Exegesis Theme: Salvation Topic: Why God saved people in Crete Truth: God saved people in Crete in order that they would devout themselves to doing good for God’s glory. Thrust: Titus must remind Christians in Crete that they must devote themselves to doing good right where they are so that God’s name may …

Teaching that Transforms

Text: Titus 2:1-15 Exegesis Theme: Sound Doctrine Topic: What constitutes sound doctrine Truth: Sound doctrine results in living truthfully and beneficially for God’s glory. Thrust: Titus must teach various kinds of people what is in accord with sound doctrine. Exposition Theme: Sound teaching Topic: What constitutes sound teaching Truth: Sound teaching results in lives that are in …

Unfinished Work

Text: Titus 1:5-9 Exegesis Theme: Elders in Crete Topic: What kinds of people Titus must appoint as elders in Crete Truth: Elders are those who have integrity and the ability to teach the truth faithfully and boldly. Thrust: Titus must appoint as elders those who have integrity and the ability to proclaim the truth faithfully …

How’s your ministry?

Text: Titus 1:1-4 Exegesis Theme: Paul’s Identity and Ministry Topic: What Paul was called to be and do Truth: Paul was a servant and apostle called to preach the true Gospel to people so that they may experience true godliness. Thrust: Titus must thank God that he has received and has been entrusted with the …