here? Leaders (1:5-9) Spiritual, experienced leaders of the church have the responsibility to deal with the problem of false teaching What quali cations of the leaders are cited here? False teachers (1:10-16) Observe the different false teachers and teachings plaguing the Cretan churches B ADORNING THE GOSPEL (2.1-15) In this chapter Paul turns his attention to the churches’ lay members, exhorting them, through Titus, to genuine Christian conduct Already in the letter he has written much about creedal truth, using such terms as the faith, the truth, word, preaching, commandment, sound doctrine Now he appeals for the kind of Christian conduct that will make that doctrine attractive to people: “Adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect” (2:106; cf Matt 5:16) Recall that this verse represents the key thought of the entire epistle What exhortations does Paul give to each group cited in chapter 2? C THE GOOD WORKS OF A BELIEVER (3:1-15) In this last chapter of his letter to Titus, Paul masterfully blends the two truths of faith and works, leaving no question unanswered concerning the place of good works in the life of a believer Read each of the three paragraphs and observe (1) the reference to “good deeds” in each paragraph; (2) what Paul writes about each subject listed below: Preparation for good works 3:1-7 Carefulness in good works 3:8-11 Regularity of good works 3:12-15 D THE GRACE OF GOD (2:11-14; 3:4-7) As noted earlier, these are two of the most comprehensive statements of the Christian gospel to be found in the New Testament Compare the two lists of doctrines in the two passages XIII THEME, KEY WORDS AND VERSES FOR TITUS What key words and verses did you observe in your survey? Compare these with what is shown on Chart 99 Refer to an exhaustive concordance and note how often some of the words are repeated in the letter In your own words, how would you identify the theme of Titus? XIV APPLICATIONS FROM TITUS You have seen in your survey of Titus that the main emphasis of the epistle is the adorning of the gospel by good deeds Think through the epistle once again and see how many practical applications you can recall XV REVIEW QUESTIONS ON TITUS In what di erent ways did Titus assist Paul in the gospel ministry? Compare Titus and Timothy Describe the local congregations of Christians on the island of Crete What were some of Paul’s main purposes in writing Titus? What are some prominent emphases of the epistle? ... Regularity of good works 3:12-15 D THE GRACE OF GOD (2:11-14; 3:4-7) As noted earlier, these are two of the most comprehensive statements of the Christian gospel to be found in the New Testament. .. how often some of the words are repeated in the letter In your own words, how would you identify the theme of Titus? XIV APPLICATIONS FROM TITUS You have seen in your survey of Titus that the. .. blends the two truths of faith and works, leaving no question unanswered concerning the place of good works in the life of a believer Read each of the three paragraphs and observe (1) the reference