Tag Archives: Titus 1

blameless and biblical

20230226 blameless and biblical Titus 1:5-9 (JDV) Titus 1:5 In favor of this, I left you in Crete was to set right what was left undone and, like I directed you to, to appoint elders in every town:Titus 1:6 someone … Continue reading

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a promise revealed

20230225 a promise revealed Titus 1:1-4 (JDV) Titus 1:1 From Paul, servant of God, and missionary sent by Jesus Christ, representing the faith of God’s chosen ones, and the awareness of the truth which godliness brings;Titus 1:2 In hope of … Continue reading

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mission: facilitate order

Titus 1:5-16.  The Cretans were not known for their honesty and trustworthiness.  They were likely to fall for false teachings, and Paul warned Titus that the island had “many who are insubordinate,  empty talkers and deceivers” (10).  Titus was tasked … Continue reading

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mission: preach the faith

Titus 1:1-4.  Paul had placed Titus in Crete for the reason that Timothy had been stationed in Ephesus.  Titus was a missionary, tasked with the establishment of the newly planted churches.  Titus was a disciple of Paul – or, as … Continue reading

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