THE BOOK OF TITUS

- it was written by Paul in Nicopolis, Epiras (not Macedonia), in AD.66
- this is a letter of openning the eyes of apostols, that they can learn to lead the men from Crete and about their weaknesses.
- it is a pastorial epistol instructing the young boys to lead the church. Paul knows more about Crete than Titus
- The book is written to Titus, to one person
- some comentaries at the beginning of the capters are not parts of the Bible
- we have to understand who we are
- here are all kind of people from different countries and religions
- when the Holy Spirit comes, He will teach you: Nothing of his own; remind you of all that he tought you (John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.)
(Jesus went in wilderness lead by the Holy Spirit, he reminded to Jesus the words when He wes temted by the devil).
- how are you, are you doing well? it is about you
- you are remembered for doing well
- it is very important what the leader says about you
- forget about the past and concentrate on what you should be
- command respect
- reduce ignorance
- it is about being genuine, it's not about knowing everything
- encourage and rebuke: when you encourage someone, remember that you were like them; when you rebuke, do it right.
Upperview Theology Centre/ 21.04.2010