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An introduction to the book of Titus.00:00:05
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The apostle Paul’s inspired letter to Titus00:00:10
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was written about 61 to 64 C.E.00:00:13
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Paul may have written it in Macedonia00:00:17
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sometime after his first imprisonment00:00:19
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in Rome.00:00:20
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Evidently after his release,00:00:25
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Paul served with Titus in Crete.00:00:27
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After the apostle left,00:00:30
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Titus remained.00:00:33
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Titus had a difficult assignment in Crete.00:00:37
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As a whole, the people there00:00:39
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had a reputation for dishonesty,00:00:41
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laziness, and gluttony.00:00:43
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Those bad traits had influenced some
in the congregation.00:00:49
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So in his letter,00:00:52
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Paul asked Titus to correct problems
in the congregations in Crete00:00:57
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and to appoint qualified men
to serve as elders.00:01:00
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The letter to Titus has three chapters.00:01:05
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Chapter 1 sets out
the spiritual qualifications00:01:09
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for congregation elders.00:01:11
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Paul then tells Titus
to reprove with severity00:01:16
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those who try
to mislead their brothers.00:01:18
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The deceivers include rebellious men,00:01:22
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profitless talkers,00:01:24
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and those who insist
on adherence to circumcision.00:01:26
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In chapter 2,00:01:30
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Paul sets out many of the fine qualities00:01:32
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that should be displayed
by Christian men and women,00:01:36
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including slaves.00:01:37
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Paul encourages Titus by telling him00:01:41
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to speak and act “with full authority,”00:01:43
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adding: “Do not let anyone look down on you.”00:01:47
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Did you know?00:01:50
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As shown by Titus’ record
as a Christian overseer,00:01:54
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he could be entrusted
with delicate and difficult assignments.00:01:58
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He was courageous, firm,00:02:01
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loving, and evidently a good organizer.00:02:04
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Paul was confident
that Titus would do a fine job in Crete. 00:02:08
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In chapter 3, Paul tells Titus00:02:13
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to remind the Christians in Crete00:02:15
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to obey the secular authorities,00:02:18
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to be reasonable, not quarrelsome,00:02:20
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and to display mildness toward all.00:02:23
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Finally, Paul instructs Titus00:02:27
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to avoid foolish arguments and fights
over the Law of Moses00:02:31
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and to reject anyone
who persists in promoting a sect.00:02:35
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As you read the letter to Titus,00:02:39
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note how Christian overseers
should courageously address00:02:43
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problems in the congregation,00:02:45
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how God’s spirit can draw people
from all backgrounds00:02:49
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and help them to develop
a Christlike personality,00:02:52
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and how the bad traits
that characterize Satan’s world00:02:56
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should be rejected
by all subjects of God’s Kingdom.00:02:59
Introduction to Titus
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Introduction to Titus
An introduction to the book of Titus.
The apostle Paul’s inspired letter to Titus
was written about 61 to 64 C.E.
Paul may have written it in Macedonia
sometime after his first imprisonment
in Rome.
Evidently after his release,
Paul served with Titus in Crete.
After the apostle left,
Titus remained.
Titus had a difficult assignment in Crete.
As a whole, the people there
had a reputation for dishonesty,
laziness, and gluttony.
Those bad traits had influenced some
in the congregation.
So in his letter,
Paul asked Titus to correct problems
in the congregations in Crete
and to appoint qualified men
to serve as elders.
The letter to Titus has three chapters.
Chapter 1 sets out
the spiritual qualifications
for congregation elders.
Paul then tells Titus
to reprove with severity
those who try
to mislead their brothers.
The deceivers include rebellious men,
profitless talkers,
and those who insist
on adherence to circumcision.
In chapter 2,
Paul sets out many of the fine qualities
that should be displayed
by Christian men and women,
including slaves.
Paul encourages Titus by telling him
to speak and act “with full authority,”
adding: “Do not let anyone look down on you.”
Did you know?
As shown by Titus’ record
as a Christian overseer,
he could be entrusted
with delicate and difficult assignments.
He was courageous, firm,
loving, and evidently a good organizer.
Paul was confident
that Titus would do a fine job in Crete.
In chapter 3, Paul tells Titus
to remind the Christians in Crete
to obey the secular authorities,
to be reasonable, not quarrelsome,
and to display mildness toward all.
Finally, Paul instructs Titus
to avoid foolish arguments and fights
over the Law of Moses
and to reject anyone
who persists in promoting a sect.
As you read the letter to Titus,
note how Christian overseers
should courageously address
problems in the congregation,
how God’s spirit can draw people
from all backgrounds
and help them to develop
a Christlike personality,
and how the bad traits
that characterize Satan’s world
should be rejected
by all subjects of God’s Kingdom.
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