New Testament · Paul's Letters
Titus
Written by Paul. Written for Titus, organizing churches on the island of Crete.
Big picture in three sentences
Titus is a practical letter about healthy churches.
Leaders should be steady, and every age group is told how to live the gospel out loud.
Grace teaches us to say no to selfishness and yes to good work.
Crete had a reputation for dishonesty, and Paul tells the church to live differently.
Key verse · Titus 3:5
“not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,”
Stories families know from this book
- Saved by mercy, not by works we did
- Grace teaches us
- Be ready for every good work