1. The book of Titus was most likely written between 1 and 2 Timothy, sometime between 60–68 A.D.
2. Along with Paul’s letters to Timothy, the book of Titus is considered a “pastoral epistle” – a letter written to encourage and teach Titus and Timothy, both young pastors.
3. Though he is not mentioned in Acts, Titus clearly had a long history with Paul and is mentioned in other letters (cf. 2 Cor. 2:12–13; Gal. 2:1–5; 2 Tim. 4:10).
4. Since Titus is instructed to appoint elders in Crete, a work that “was left undone” (Tit. 1:5), it is probable that Titus evangelized the island with Paul and helped plant those churches.
5. As a Greek, Titus’ partnership to share the gospel with Paul is an illustration of the reconciliation of both Jew and Gentile in Christ.

In Titus, God is glorifying Himself through Christians setting things in order, so that He might demonstrate His superior goodness in the salvation sinners, the damnation of the wicked, and for the preservation of His people, for His eternal glory, and their eternal joy.

“Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ…” 

Titus 1:1

“To Titus, a true son in our common faith” 

Titus 1:4

“For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you—if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.”

Titus 1:5–9

“But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”

Titus 3:4–7

“But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.”

Titus 3:9–11

1. As Christians, we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and live soberly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age.
2. We should be subject to rulers and authorities.
3. We should avoid foolish disputes.

1. Set the Church on the Foundation of the Apostles (Tit. 1:1–4)
2. Select Qualified Elders (Tit. 1:5–9)
3. Correct the Insubordinate (Tit. 1:10–16)
4. Speak Sound Doctrine for Sound Relationships in the Church (Tit. 2:1–15)
   1. Older Men Who Are Sober (Tit. 2:2)
   2. Older Women Who Are Reverent (Tit. 2:3–5)
   3. Young Men Who Are a Pattern (Tit. 2:6–8)
   4. Bondservants Who Are Obedient (Tit. 2:9–10)
   5. Grace That Produces Good Works (Tit. 2:11–14)
5. Be Obedient and Beneficial to Civil Authorities (Tit. 3:1–10)
   1. The Behavior – Four Commands (Tit. 3:1–2)
   2. The Reasons for the Behavior (Tit. 3:3–8
      1. Because of Who We Were (Tit. 3:3)
      2. Because of the Grace We Received (Tit. 3:4–7)
      3. To Fulfill a Faithful Saying (Tit. 3:8)
6. Avoid Dissension (Tit. 3:9–11)
7. Meet Urgent Needs Together with Others (Tit. 3:12–14)
8. Dwell in Grace (Tit. 3:15)