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For this reason I left you in Crete, that you might set in order what remains, and appoint elders in

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Explicit: Explicit: • 1:51:5 Suggests that Paul and Titus had been

involved in a joint ministry on the island. Paul left Titus behind (3:12) to complete the “organization” of the churches.

• Complete what is lacking (ta. lei,ponta; literally “the things which are lacking”). See also call of Titus to “diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them. (3:13).

• Note the bracketing effect (inclusio): Nothing lacking in the churches (1:5) Nothing lacking in the leaders (3:13)

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Explicit: Explicit: • 1:51:5 Is this to be understood as two

separate tasks? Complete the unfinished Appoint elders

• Or are they two sides of the same coin? Complete what is unfinished BY appointing

elders?


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Explicit: Explicit: • 1:51:5 note the closing phrase in the book's

purpose statement, “as I directed you.” Paul is reminding Titus that these

instructions were previously given to him They also (if not more so) confirm to the

Cretan churches that Titus’ work is supported by Paul’s apostolic authority.


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Note the absence of a Thanksgiving section ●See Rom 1:8-17; 1 Cor 1:4-9) ●Others without Thanksgiving, see Galatians, James, 2 Peter, 1 Timothy

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Note the thrust of 1:5 appears to encompass the entire book… “Complete what is lacking.”

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Now a quite similar passage to 1 Tim 3:1ff.Yet, note subtle differences1. Only elders, no deacons mentioned2. “Not recent convert” eliminated

Suggests two points:1. Local situation dictates church order,

not prescribed and fixed structure.2. Care must be taken to fully synthesize

contents of all Pastorals into a composite whole.

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Note what appears as another introduction in 2:1: “But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.” Seems to serve as a heading for all of chapter 2 (maybe rest of book?).

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2:1-15 may be a unified whole:1. An intro in 2:12. Instructions in 2:2-103. Doctrinal support in 2:11-154. Summary in 2:15

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Note a fresh start in 3:1-2 (similar to 1 Tim 2:1 in words, yet different in purpose; not prayer but subjection)“Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed”Note shift to believers and the world.

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As we saw in 2:1-15; Paul repeats the structure:

1. Intro (3:1-2)2. Instruction grounded in

doctrine (3:3-7)3. Summary (3:8-11)

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3:15 is official closing of letter. Certainly indicates that more than Titus are to hear the message.

3:12-14 stands as specific instruction to Titus, standing on its own.

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1. Appears as if Paul did not sit down with an 1. Appears as if Paul did not sit down with an explicit plan for its pattern of thoughtexplicit plan for its pattern of thought• Would it be fair to say that the letter was a bit Would it be fair to say that the letter was a bit

more spontaneous?more spontaneous?• His style in each chapter of Titus is repetitiveHis style in each chapter of Titus is repetitive

He introduces his ideaHe introduces his idea He give instructions, He give instructions, He offers a basis of them in a doctrinal statementHe offers a basis of them in a doctrinal statement He recapitulates or summarizes his thoughtsHe recapitulates or summarizes his thoughts

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2. The need in the church is for sound 2. The need in the church is for sound doctrinedoctrine

• Sound doctrine points toward ethical Sound doctrine points toward ethical behavior (godliness) behavior (godliness)

• Behavior spring from sound teaching. Behavior spring from sound teaching.

3. Paul does not enter into controversy 3. Paul does not enter into controversy or debate with the heresyor debate with the heresy

• Sound doctrine is voiced, heresy is Sound doctrine is voiced, heresy is almost ignoredalmost ignored



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Titus Study:Titus Study: Getting Started Getting Started


If I was to study the Book of Titus, If I was to study the Book of Titus, there are three places of interest there are three places of interest that the book’s structure might that the book’s structure might prompt me to lookprompt me to look

Titus 1:5 – Book’s Overall Titus 1:5 – Book’s Overall PurposePurpose Titus 2:1 – Titus 2:1 – IntroductionIntroduction to 2:1-3:11 to 2:1-3:11 Titus 2:11-15 – Definition of Sound DoctrineTitus 2:11-15 – Definition of Sound Doctrine

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Titus 2:1 – Titus 2:1 – IntroductionIntroduction to 2:1-3:11 to 2:1-3:11• NAS Titus 2:1 But as for you, speak

the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.

• NIV Titus 2:1 You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.

• Su. de. la,lei a] pre,pei th/| u`giainou,sh| didaskali,a|Å

• Smith’s translation:Smith’s translation: But You But You speak (the speak (the things) that are fitting/proper of healthy things) that are fitting/proper of healthy (life-giving?) teaching.(life-giving?) teaching.

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Titus 2:1 – Titus 2:1 – IntroductionIntroduction to 2:1-3:11 to 2:1-3:11• Su. de. la,lei a] pre,pei th/| u`giainou,sh|

didaskali,a|Å• But You…But You… is in direct contrast of the is in direct contrast of the

teaching of the opponents in Titus 1:10-teaching of the opponents in Titus 1:10-1616

• Su. de. See also the other four times it occurs in the Pastoral Epistles: 1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 3:10, 14; 4:5.

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didaskali,a|Å• Note the definite article th/| • Thus, we are not talking about a choice among

many sound teaching …but THE Sound Teaching.

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didaskali,a|Å• Note the word u`giainou,sh| (Lexical form:

u`giai,nw)• 1. to be in good physical health, be healthy, literal

meaning; 2. to be sound or free from error, be correct, figurative meaning.

• 12 x’s in New Testament only 4 outside of the Pastoral Epistles, 3 of them in Luke

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didaskali,a|Å• Note the word u`giainou,sh| (Lexical form:

u`giai,nw) Jesus calling Levi: And Jesus answered and said to them, "It is

not those who are well who need a physician, but those who are sick. Luke 5:31

• Interesting to note that in the parallel Synoptic passages, Mark 2:17 and Matt 9:12 both use the word, “strong” (oi` ivscu,ontej) not healthy.

Jesus heals Centurion’s Servant: And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health. Luke 7:10

Parable of Prodigal Son: 'Your brother has come,' he replied, 'and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.‘ Luke 15:27

Luke 5:31; 7:10; 15:27; 1 Tim. 1:10; 6:3; 2 Tim. 1:13; 4:3; Titus 1:9, 13; 2:1f; 3 John 1:2

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didaskali,a|Å• Note the noun form of the word (u`gih,j) which

occurs 11 x’s in NT; 9 in Gospels Matt. 12:13; 15:31; Mark 5:34; John 5:6, 9, 11, 14f; 7:23; Acts 4:10; Titus 2:8

• 1. being physically well or sound, healthy, sound. 2. being un-corrupted or correct

• Jesus heals Woman with Issue of Blood, “And He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.’” Mark 5:34

• Jesus to Paralytic “When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to get well?“ John 5:6

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didaskali,a|Å• Is sound doctrine/teaching healthy on its own?• Is sound doctrine/teaching healthy for hearers?• If our doctrine is lacking or diseased, then it is not

sound or mature.

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didaskali,a|Å• But Paul calls Titus not just to teach “sound doctrine…

but also the things which are fitting…”• Connection between doctrine and ethics; creed and

conduct; belief and practice• Young women…2:5 “that the word of God may not be

dishonored.”• Slaves…2:10 “so that in every way they will make the

teaching about God our Savior attractive.”• This means that its vital that our behavior fits our

doctrine. Else we will dishonor the teaching.

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Titus 2:1 – Titus 2:1 – IntroductionIntroduction to 2:1-3:11 to 2:1-3:11• Lesson 1: We are to be teachers of both doctrine and

ethics The sound doctrine The things which are fitting

• Lesson 2: We are to teach them in relation to each other.

Doctrine without ethics is empty and hollow Ethics without doctrine is baseless

• Lesson 3: We are to relate doctrine to ethics not only in general principles but in detailed applications

Rest of chapter is just this! Or what about Holiness – Entire Sanctification.

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