The Book of Titus
A concise guide to church leadership and grace-shaped living.
Paul writes to Titus, his co-worker left behind in Crete to set the young churches in order and appoint elders in every town. Across three chapters the letter connects sound doctrine tightly to godly conduct, insisting that the grace of God trains believers to live self-controlled, upright lives. Begin with Titus chapter 1.
About Titus
Titus is the fifty-sixth book of the Bible, written by the apostle Paul around AD 62-64 to his trusted co-worker Titus who had been left in Crete to set in order what remained to be done and to appoint elders in every town, and spanning 3 chapters. Like First Timothy, Titus belongs to the Pastoral Epistles and addresses the practical challenges of establishing healthy church leadership and countering false teaching in a culturally challenging environment -- the Cretans had a reputation (even quoted by one of their own prophets) for being liars and slow. Paul provides qualifications for elders, rebukes the false teachers sharply, and outlines the godly conduct expected of various groups within the congregation. Major themes include the connection between sound doctrine and godly living, the transformation produced by God's grace, the qualifications and character of church leaders, the beauty of doing good works as a natural outflow of salvation, and the blessed hope of Christ's appearing. Key chapters include Titus 2 (what is proper for sound doctrine -- instruction for various demographic groups) and Titus 3 (saved through washing and renewal by the Holy Spirit). Famous verses include Titus 2:11-12 -- For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say no to ungodliness -- and Titus 3:5 -- He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. Titus KJV Bible reading is a concise guide to gospel-shaped church life. Read the Book of Titus online here in full.