Introduction 1. What were the circumstances in which we first find Titus and Paul together? [Galatians 2.1-5] Whether Titus, who was Greek, should be circumcised 2. Why was Paul adamant in not allowing others to compel Titus to be circumcised? [Galatians 2.3-5] Because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us unto bondage: to whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the Gospel might continue 3. With what church did Titus serve as Paul s messenger? [II Corinthians 7.6-7, 13-14] church of God at Corinth 4. Why did Paul send Titus along with the second letter to Corinth? [II Corinthians 8.16-9.5] To exhort the brethren to complete their collection for the needy saints in Jerusalem 5. From where and when was this epistle to Titus possibly written? Where: When: Corinth 63-66 A.D. 6. Where was Titus when this letter was written to him? [Titus 1.5] Crete Page 1
7. In this epistle, what three things does Paul exhort Titus to do? [Titus 1.5-9; 2.1; 3.1, 8, 14] 1. To see that qualified elders were appointed in every city (1.5-9) 2. To preach things befitting sound doctrine (2.1) 3. To exhort the brethren to be zealous of good works (2.14; 3.1, 8, 14) 8. What is the theme of this epistle, as suggested in the introductory material? Maintain good works Page 2
Chapter 1 1. In keeping with what two things was Paul a servant of God and an Apostle of Jesus Christ? [v. 1] 1. According to the faith of God s elect 2. The acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness 2. What is said about eternal life and God s Word? [vv. 2-3] Eternal life is/was promised before the world began, but hath in due times manifested his word through preaching 3. How does Paul describe Titus? [v. 4] His own son after the common faith 4. What were the two reasons Titus had been left in Crete? [v. 5] 1. That Titus should set in order the things that are wanting 2. That Titus should ordain elders in every city 5. What are the positive qualifications for elders? [vv. 6-9] Blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, steward of God, love of hospitality, lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate, holding fast to the faithful word as he had been taught, able by sound doctrine to exhort and convince the gainsayers 6. What are the negative qualifications for elders? [vv. 6-9] Not accused of riot, not unruly, not self willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre Page 3
7. Who especially in Crete were insubordinate, idle talkers, and deceivers? [v. 10] Many of the circumcision (Jews) 8. Why must their mouths be stopped? [v. 11] Because they subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre s sake 9. What had one of the Cretan prophets said? [v. 12] The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. 10. What was Titus to do with these false teachers? [v. 13] Rebuke them sharply 11. What two reasons are given for extending such rebuke? [vv. 13-14] 1. That they may be sound in the faith 2. Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth 12. What is said of the pure? Of those who are defiled and unbelieving? [v. 15] Pure: Defiled: all things are pure nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled 13. How did some who professed to know God actually deny Him? Why? [v. 16] How: Why: but in works they deny him being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate Page 4
Chapter 2 1. What was Titus expected to speak? [v. 1] The things which become sound doctrine 2. What was expected of the older men? [v. 2] Be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience 3. What was expected of the older women? [vv. 3-4] In behavior as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; that they may teach the young women 4. What was expected of the younger women? [vv. 4-5] To be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient totheir husbands 5. Why were the younger women to behave this way? [v. 5] That the word of God be not blasphemed 6. What was Titus to exhort the young men? [v. 6] To be sober minded 7. What was Titus expected to do? [vv. 7-8] To show himself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you Page 5
8. What was expected of those who were servants? [vv. 9-10] To be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity 9. By behaving this way, what were the servants actually doing? [v. 10] Adorning the doctrine of God our Savior in all things 10. What does the grace of God teach us? [vv. 11-13] The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hop, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ 11. Why did Jesus give Himself for us? [v. 14] That He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works 12. How was Titus to speak these things? [v. 15] Speak, exhort, and rebuke will all authority Page 6
Chapter 3 1. What are the responsibilities of Christians toward rulers and authorities? [v. 1] To be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work 2. How should Christians conduct themselves toward men in general? [v. 2] To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness 3. What should help us to be gentle and humble toward others? [v. 3] We ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another 4. What else should remind us to be humble? [vv. 4-5] After that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done 5. How has God in mercy saved us? [v. 5] By the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost 6. Why has God poured out the Holy Spirit abundantly on us? [vv. 6-7] That being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life 7. What faithful saying did Paul want Titus to affirm constantly? [v. 8] That they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men Page 7
8. What was Titus to avoid? Why? [v. 9] Titus - Review Questions and Answers What: Why: foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law they are unprofitable and vain 9. Who was Titus to reject after two admonitions? Why? [vv. 10-11] Who: Why: A heretic knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself 10. Where did Paul want Titus to join him? [v. 12] Nicopolis 11. Who was Titus to send along on their journey with haste, lacking nothing? [v. 13] Zenas, the lawyer and Apollos 12. What did Paul want Christians to learn? [v. 14] To maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful 13. Who sent greetings to Titus? Who did Paul send greetings to? [v. 15] Who: Who: All that were with Paul All that love us (Paul and the others) in the faith 14. What prayer did Paul offer as he closed this letter? [v. 15] God s grace would be with them Page 8