Pastoral letter · 3 chapters
Titus
Church leadership and sound teaching are meant to lead to a visibly good life. Grace trains believers in self-control and service, rather than leaving conduct unchanged.
Historical & literary context
Presented as Paul’s instruction to Titus in Crete. Like the other Pastoral Letters, its authorship and date are debated.
Introduction and study notes are commentary, not Scripture.
The shape of the book
- 1 · Elders and reliable teaching
- 2 · Conduct shaped by grace
- 3 · Mercy and good works
A passage to begin with
Titus 2:11-14
11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. 12It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. 14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Berean Standard Bible · Public domain
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How does grace teach as well as forgive?