The Book of Titus A study using 18 questions per chapter The purpose of this study is to find out What the Bible says. THE WORD FOR THE WORLD STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT by Bill DeLaughter
Bill DeLaughter P.O. Box 193 Crown Point, Indiana 46308-0193 U.S.A. Phone (219) 661-0998 Bill desires that this study be made available to everyone to be used for their further understanding of What The Bible Says.. This study may be photo copied for single church use and/or translated into any language where it can be used with permission from the author. INSTRUCTIONS or suggestions as to how to conduct this study. I can only suggest how this study was originally conducted and it was very successful. First of all, we tried to arrange a very informal atmosphere with the folks sitting in a loose circle. We would begin the session by having tea, or cokes and an informal time of fellowship. Then we would have a prayer time with everyone suggesting names of those for whom we should pray. It was also mentioned each session that we expected that each individual have at least one person for whom they would agree to pray for in regards to that person s salvation. To actually begin the study the entire chapter would be read aloud with each one willing to read, taking the number of verses and dividing it by the number of people present and each one reading a portion. Then the first one on the left (a habit of mine) would begin by reading the first question and giving their answer. The verse where their answer was found must also be given. Then the leader asks if everybody agrees. Let discussion carry on as necessary but not too long. Then go to the next question and the next person until all of the fifteen questions are answered. For the discussion questions (numbers 16-17-18) each person present should give their answer once again going from the first one on the left and so on. Answer one question at a time, with each person present giving their reasons for their answer to each question. Discussion can be long or short depending on how the group feels. Do not carry the class session on too long. Encourage each one to prepare his answers BEFORE the session begins if at all possible only because they will get more out of the discussion if they have thought about it.
THE BOOK OF TITUS - Chapter 1 1. When did God decide to promise eternal life to men? 2. Why did Paul leave Titus in Crete? 3. How many requirements are given for elders? List them here.. Verses 4. How does Paul describe those of the circumcision group? 5. To whom is nothing pure?. Verse 6. God does not lie, except to certain people 7. To be an elder a man must be married and have children. 8. False teachers were after money only. 9. To the pure all things are pure. 10. There are some people who are not fit for anything good. 11. Did God have an appointed time to bring forth the gospel? 12. Did Paul leave unfinished work to be done in Crete for Titus to do? 13. Is an Overseer and an Elder the same thing? 14. Did the people of Crete have a prophet of their own? 15. Does everyone who claims to know God actually know him? 1
THE BOOK OF TITUS - Chapter 2 1. Who was to teach the older men and older women?. Verse 2. Who was to train the younger women?. Verse 3. What were the young men to be taught? 4. What instructions was Titus to give to the slaves? 5. In what manner was Titus to do this teaching?. Verse 6. Sound doctrine was to be taught to everyone. 7. The words self-controlled are used in this chapter 3 times. 8. There was a possibility that older women might use too much wine. 9. God s grace is what brings salvation to all men. 10. Jesus Christ died for us to redeem us from all wickedness. 11. Is Paul teaching that a woman should be subject to her husband? 12. Was Titus to be an example to the young men? 13. Should a slave try to please his master? 14. Are worldly passions something that we should say No to? 15. Was Titus to be an encourager? 2
THE BOOK OF TITUS - CHAPTER - 3 1. Why was Titus left in Crete? 2. What words describe what we were at one time? 3. How did Paul say that God saved us? 4. Write the trustworthy saying in this chapter? What is this saying 5. Why did Paul want Titus to come to him at Nicopolis? 6. True humility is to be shown to all men. 7. At one time we all hated one another. 8. God saved us because of the righteous things that we have done. 9. By becoming an heir we inherit eternal life 10. A lawyer is mentioned in this chapter. 11. Is being a good citizen required of a Christian? 12. Could washing of rebirth refer to Christian baptism? 13. Is it necessary for a Christian to do good works? 14. Should Christians live productive lives? 15. Was Paul alone when he wrote this letter? 3