that you have established in your own personal study Use the suggestions given below to send you on various paths of inquiry Identify the introduction and conclusion of the letter What does Paul write about in each part, in addition to the customary greetings? Regard each chapter (not including the introduction and conclusion) as a unit of study Read the chapters a few times and observe the things Paul writes about and how he writes them Note the two comprehensive doctrinal passages cited earlier (2:11-14 and 3:4-7) What is the context of each? What is the content of each? You will observe the word doctrine as one of the key words of Titus Note the phrase of 2:10, “that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.” The meaning of “adorn” is “to make attractive” (cf NIV translation) As you read the text of Titus, observe the many ways Paul exhorts to good deeds, which are the adornment of the gospel Note the repetition of the phrase “good deeds.” What groups of people does Paul write about in each chapter? B SURVEY CHART Study carefully the di erent structural outlines shown on the survey, Chart 99, and note the following: In this letter Paul writes mainly about three groups: leaders, opponents, and followers Survey the Bible text to identify who they are CHART 99: TITUS: ADORNING THE DOCTRINE OF GOD Note the outline centered on doctrine How is this outline derived from the Bible text? Note the other outlines appearing on the chart Relate these to your own observations in the survey process What title is assigned to the letter? What verse is it derived from? XII PROMINENT SUBJECTS OF TITUS A FALSE TEACHING IN A CHURCH (1:116) After an inspiring greeting (1:1-4), Paul launches into the main subject of his letter without delay The churches of Crete had some glaring defects, and the apostle wanted Titus to “set things in order” there (1:5) This rst chapter illustrates a consistent principle of the Bible: no diagnosis without prescription for cure As far as Paul was concerned, the problems of the churches on the island of Crete could be solved, hence the letter to his friend and co-worker Read the chapter again and observe these three parts: Doctrine (1:1-4) False teaching is best dealt with by true doctrine What di erent doctrines does Paul refer to ... deeds, which are the adornment of the gospel Note the repetition of the phrase “good deeds.” What groups of people does Paul write about in each chapter? B SURVEY CHART Study carefully the di erent... TITUS: ADORNING THE DOCTRINE OF GOD Note the outline centered on doctrine How is this outline derived from the Bible text? Note the other outlines appearing on the chart Relate these to your own... consistent principle of the Bible: no diagnosis without prescription for cure As far as Paul was concerned, the problems of the churches on the island of Crete could be solved, hence the letter to his