Jensens survey of the old testament adam 543
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Leaders (1:5-9). Spiritual, experienced
leaders of the church have the
responsibility to deal with the
problem of false teaching. What
quali cations of the leaders are cited
here?
3.
False teachers (1:10-16). Observe the
different false teachers and teachings
plaguing the Cretan churches.
B. ADORNING THE GOSPEL (2.1-15)
In this chapter Paul turns his attention to
the churches’ lay members, exhorting them,
through Titus, to genuine Christian conduct.
Already in the letter he has written much
about creedal truth, using such terms as the
faith,
the
truth,
word,
preaching,
commandment, sound doctrine. Now he
appeals for the kind of Christian conduct
that will make that doctrine attractive to
people: “Adorn the doctrine of God our
Savior in every respect” (2:106; cf. Matt.
5:16). Recall that this verse represents the
key thought of the entire epistle.
What exhortations does Paul give to each
group cited in chapter 2?
C. THE GOOD WORKS OF A BELIEVER
(3:1-15)
In this last chapter of his letter to Titus,
Paul masterfully blends the two truths of
faith and works, leaving no question
unanswered concerning the place of good
works in the life of a believer.
Read each of the three paragraphs and
observe (1) the reference to “good deeds” in
each paragraph; (2) what Paul writes about
each subject listed below:
Preparation for good works 3:1-7
Carefulness in good works 3:8-11
Regularity of good works
3:12-15
D. THE GRACE OF GOD (2:11-14; 3:4-7)
As noted earlier, these are two of the most
comprehensive statements of the Christian
gospel to be found in the New Testament.
Compare the two lists of doctrines in the
two passages.
XIII. THEME, KEY WORDS AND VERSES FOR TITUS
What key words and verses did you
observe in your survey? Compare these with
what is shown on Chart 99. Refer to an
exhaustive concordance and note how often
some of the words are repeated in the letter.
In your own words, how would you
identify the theme of Titus?
XIV. APPLICATIONS FROM TITUS
You have seen in your survey of Titus that
the main emphasis of the epistle is the
adorning of the gospel by good deeds. Think
through the epistle once again and see how
many practical applications you can recall.
XV. REVIEW QUESTIONS ON TITUS
1. In what di erent ways did Titus assist
Paul in the gospel ministry?
2. Compare Titus and Timothy.
3. Describe the local congregations of
Christians on the island of Crete.
4. What were some of Paul’s main
purposes in writing Titus?
5. What are some prominent emphases of
the epistle?
