Fall, 2025            Book of Titus

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Introduction  

We do not know how or when churches were first established on Crete.  Paul left Titus in Crete in the early 60s AD to continue their ministry on this populous Greek island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Despite his Gentile background, Paul considered Titus his “true child in a common faith.” They had ministered together for many years and a fatherly affection existed in correspondence to their mutual love for Christ and His church.  

 

Paul wrote this letter in the early to mid-60’s AD. Titus’ mission is to continue the work of organizing believers into communities marked by the godly stewardship of elders, sound doctrine and a readiness for every good work. Paul emphasizes that sound teaching will produce behavior and good works that adorn the grace of God that has appeared in Jesus Christ.  

 

As we read this letter, we may take it to heart, that God inspired these words for believers in Crete and down the centuries to we who also have received the “washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,” and become “heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”  

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Schedule  

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Oct 26               Titus 1:1–4            “For the sake of the faith”                              Nathaniel Jackson  

Nov 2                Titus 1:5–9            “Put what remained into order”                    Nathaniel Jackson

Nov 9                Titus 1:10–16         “They deny him by their works”                    Samuel Benjamin 

Nov 16                                             TOPICAL                                                         Rich Robinson  

Nov 23             Titus 2:1–10           “Adorn the doctrine of God”                          Joshua Smith  

Nov 30             Titus 2:11–15          “Zealous for good works”                              Nathaniel Jackson  

Dec 7                Titus 3:1–8            “Ready for every good work”                        Stefan Matzal  

Dec 14              Titus 3:9–15          “Avoid foolish controversies”                        Nathaniel Jackson  

Dec 21                                             Christmas Sunday TOPICAL                         Stefan Matzal  

Dec 28                                            New Year’s TOPICAL                                    Nathaniel Jackson  

 

 

The Eldership: October 2025