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Context for Chapter 2 & 3 The Book of Titus is one of the three Pastoral Epistles, along with 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy. The apostle Paul wrote this letter to Titus, a trusted coworker in ministry, to guide him in establishing healthy churches and developing godly leadership on the island of Crete. In Titus 1, Paul emphasized the importance of appointing qualified church leaders and confronting false teachers who were misleading believers. He also addressed the troubling behavior of some people in Crete, a culture known in the letter for dishonesty, divisiveness, and moral problems (Titus 1:10–16). Chapter 2 moves from correcting false teaching to demonstrating what sound Christian teaching should look like in everyday life. Paul explains that the gospel should influence the character, conduct, and relationships of every believer. To understand chapter 3, it helps to remember the progression of the letter: ·        Titus 1: Establish qualified church ...

       Context for Chapter 1 Chapter 1 focuses on the character traits of a church leader, contrasted to the immoral culture of Crete. Specific instructions are given for elders, and a means for dealing with false teachers. Chapter 2 explains the ideal traits of church members, especially in their acts towards each other. Chapter 3 will focus on the relationship between Christians and their surrounding culture.   Source:   https://www.bibleref.com/Titus/1/Titus-chapter-1.html 1. Paul's Greeting & Titus' Work ,  Part 1,  Verses 1-9 ,   ELIVIA 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to [ a ] those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives. 2 This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began. 3 And now at just the right time he has revealed this mes...