Titus

Author: Titus 1:1 identifies the apostle Paul as the author of the Book of Titus.

Date of Writing: The Epistle to Titus was written in approximately AD 66. Paul’s many journeys are well documented and show that he wrote to Titus from Nicopolis in Epirus. In some Bibles a subscription to the epistle may show that Paul wrote from Nicopolis in Macedonia. However, there is no such place known and subscriptions have no authority as they are not authentic.

Purpose of Writing: The Epistle to Titus is known as one of the Pastoral Epistles as are the two letters to Timothy. This epistle was written by the apostle Paul to encourage his brother in the faith, Titus, whom he had left in Crete to lead the church which Paul had established on one of his missionary journeys (Titus 1:5). This letter advises Titus regarding what qualifications to look for in leaders for the church. He also warns Titus of the reputations of those living on the island of Crete (Titus 1:12).

In addition to instructing Titus in what to look for in a leader of the church, Paul also encouraged Titus to return to Nicopolis for a visit. In other words, Paul continued to disciple Titus and others as they grew in the grace of the Lord (Titus 3:13).

Reference: https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Titus.html

Check out some of our sermons:

• He Saved Us Because of His Mercy-Titus 3:1-15
• Grace: The Key That Unlocks the Bible-Titus 2:11-15
• Make The Teaching About God Our Savior Attractive-Titus 2:1-10
• The Role of Preaching in the Church-Titus 1:3,9-16
• An Elder Must Be Blameless-Titus 1:5-9
• God Makes Known His Word Through Preaching-Titus 1:1-4