Titus Introduction - KJV (King James Version)
Synopsis:
The Israelites are about to enter into Canaan and begin their conquest of the land. From a prior episode, Moses is prohibited from entering the land and knows that he time is over. Since the Israelites' daily lives will be different, the covenant is adapted to fit their new setting.
Moses gives three sermons to the nation. The first is recounting and reminder of all the acts that God has performed for the nation. This should be understood as encouragement knowing that God's promises are guarentees. The second sermon is retelling the law and the new adjustments to their daily lives once they occupy the land. And the third sermon covers the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua, but also Moses prophetically telling the nation that they will eventually fall into apostacy that will require God to drive them into exile. This is fulfilled with the 587 BC destruction of Jerusalem and Solomon's Temple.
Authorship: Paul
- Titus is considered a disputed epistle, meaning liberal scholars don't attribute the work to him but classify pseudepigraphic. They will argue over different stylistic traits within Titus compared to other of Paul's epistles.
Main Topic: Sound Doctrine
Date of Composition: 63 AD
Simple Outline:
1. Appoint Elders (Tit 1)
A. Qualification (Ch 1:1-9)
B. Rebuke False Teachers (Ch 1:10-16)
B. Rebuke False Teachers (Ch 1:10-16)
2. Church Order (Tit 2-3)
A. Sound Doctrine (Ch 2)
B. Obedience (Ch 3)
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