*IP* Titus - Part 2

Recap

a. He was likely saved under the Apostle Paul’s ministry

b. He eventually pastored a church in Crete

c. He was ordained by Paul

d. He was a Greek

e. He was desired by Paul and others in the ministry

f. His presence comforted Paul

g. He cared for the Corinthians

h. He was a fellowhelper of Paul

i. He was a messenger for Paul

Concluding thoughts on basic facts about Titus:

It would indicate Titus was a faithful man in the ministry...

It would indicate that Titus could be trusted with the things of the ministry...

It would indicate that Titus had a heart and burden to serve the Lord...

Given where it mentions Titus was, he was willing to go wherever God sent him...

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General Facts concerning Crete:

a. Crete is a mountainous island in the Mediterranean Sea

b. The island is about 160 miles long and varies between 7-35 miles in width

c. Fair Havens is on the southern shores of Crete, which is where Paul and the men in Acts 27 did not want to stay in the bay...

They said it was “not commodius to winter in” and set sail for Phenice

The big storm came and they never made it to Phenice

The instructions from Paul to Titus about the people of Crete:

Chapter 1:

a. To set things straight in Crete

Titus 1:5 KJV 1900

5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

**Qualifications for a Pastor

by sound doctrine, exhort and convince the gainsayers

Titus 1:9 KJV 1900

9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Their reputation in Crete:

Titus 1:12 KJV 1900

12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

The answer?

Titus 1:13 KJV 1900

13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Titus 1:14 KJV 1900

14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

More problems:

Titus 1:16 KJV 1900

16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Chapter 2:

a. Speak sound doctrine

Titus 2:1 KJV 1900

1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

b. Instruct every age group

aged men

aged women

young women

young men

c. Shew thyself a patter of good works

Titus 2:7 KJV 1900

7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

d. Keep a good testimony

Titus 2:8 KJV 1900

8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.