Titus 1 NLT

Outline

I.                  Greetings (1:1-4)

II.         Concerning Elders (1:5-9)

A.    Reasons for Leaving Titus in Crete (1:5)

B.    Qualifications of Elders (1:6-9)

                III.         Concerning False Teachers (1:10-16)

IV.         Concerning Various Groups in the Congregations (ch. 2)

 .      The Instructions to Different Groups (2:1-10)

A.    The Foundation for Christian Living (2:11-14)

B.    The Duty of Titus (2:15)

V.         Concerning Believers in General (3:1-8)

 .      Obligations as Citizens (3:1-2)

A.    Motives for Godly Conduct (3:3-8)

VI.         Concerning Response to Spiritual Error (3:9-11)

VII.         Conclusion, Final Greetings and Benediction (3:12-15)

Titus 1 NLT

1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to 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 message, which we announce to everyone. It is by the command of God our Savior that I have been entrusted with this work for him. 

4 I am writing to Titus, my true son in the faith that we share. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give you grace and peace. 

5 I left you on the island of Crete so you could complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I instructed you. 

6 An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious. 

7 An elder is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money. 

8 Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life. 

9 He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong. 

10 For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation. 

11 They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money. 

12Even one of their own men, a prophet from Crete, has said about them, “The people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttons.” 

13 This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith. 

14 They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth. 

15 Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 

16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

Summary of the Book of Titus

Book of Titus

Summary of the Book of Titus

This summary of the book of Titus provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Titus.

Author

The author is Paul (see 1:1 and note; see also Introduction to 1 Timothy: Author).

Recipient

The letter is addressed to Titus, one of Paul's converts (see 1:4 and note) and a considerable help to Paul in his ministry. When Paul left Antioch to discuss the gospel with the Jerusalem leaders, he took Titus with him (Gal 2:1-3); acceptance of Titus (a Gentile) as a Christian without circumcision vindicated Paul's stand there (Gal 2:3-5). Presumably Titus, who is not referred to in Acts (but is mentioned 13 times in the rest of the NT), worked with Paul at Ephesus during his third missionary journey (see map, p. 1724). It is likely that he was the bearer of Paul's severe letter to the Corinthian church (see Introduction to 2 Corinthians: Occasion). Paul was concerned about the possible negative reaction of the Corinthian church to his severe letter, so he arranged to meet Titus at Troas (2Co 2:12-13). When Titus did not appear, Paul traveled on to Macedonia. There he met Titus and with great relief heard the good news that the worst of the trouble was over at Corinth (2Co 7:6-7,13-14). Titus, accompanied by two Christian brothers, was the bearer of 2 Corinthians (2Co 8:23) and was given the responsibility for making final arrangements for the collection, begun a year earlier, in Corinth (see 2Co 8:6,16-17 and notes).

Following Paul's release from his first Roman imprisonment (Ac 28), he and Titus worked briefly in Crete (1:5), after which he commissioned Titus to remain there as his representative and complete some needed work (1:5; 2:15; 3:12-13). Paul asked Titus to meet him at Nicopolis (see map, p. 2487) when a replacement arrived (see3:12 and note). Later, Titus went on a mission to Dalmatia (see 2Ti 4:10 and note), the last word we hear about him in the NT. Considering the assignments given him, he obviously was a capable and resourceful leader.

Crete

The fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Crete lies directly south of the Aegean Sea (see map and inset, p. 2308; cf. note on 1Sa 30:14; cf. also Paul's experiences there in Ac 27:7-13). In NT times life in Crete had sunk to a deplorable moral level. The dishonesty, gluttony and laziness of its inhabitants were proverbial (1:12).

Occasion and Purpose

Apparently Paul introduced Christianity in Crete when he and Titus visited the island, after which he left Titus there to organize the converts. Paul sent the letter with Zenas and Apollos, who were on a journey that took them through Crete (3:13), to give Titus personal authorization and guidance in meeting opposition (1:5; 2:1,7-8,15; 3:9), instructions about faith and conduct, and warnings about false teachers. Paul also informed Titus of his future plans for him (3:12).

Place and Date of Writing

Paul possibly wrote from Macedonia, for he had not yet reached Nicopolis (see3:12). The letter was written after he was released from his first Roman imprisonment (Ac 28), probably between a.d. 63 and 65 -- or possibly at a later date if he wrote after his assumed trip to Spain.

Distinctive Characteristics

Especially significant, considering the nature of the Cretan heresy, are the repeated emphases on loving and doing and teaching "what is good" (1:8,16; 2:3,7,14;3:1,8,14) and the classic summaries of Christian doctrine (2:11-14; 3:4-7).

Outline

I.                  Greetings (1:1-4)

II.         Concerning Elders (1:5-9)

A.    Reasons for Leaving Titus in Crete (1:5)

B.    Qualifications of Elders (1:6-9)

                III.         Concerning False Teachers (1:10-16)

IV.         Concerning Various Groups in the Congregations (ch. 2)

 .      The Instructions to Different Groups (2:1-10)

A.    The Foundation for Christian Living (2:11-14)

B.    The Duty of Titus (2:15)

V.         Concerning Believers in General (3:1-8)

 .      Obligations as Citizens (3:1-2)

A.    Motives for Godly Conduct (3:3-8)

VI.         Concerning Response to Spiritual Error (3:9-11)

VII.         Conclusion, Final Greetings and Benediction (3:12-15)

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1 Timothy 6:3-21 NLT

Outline

I.                  Greetings (1:1-2)

II.         Warning against False Teachers (1:3-11)

A.    The Nature of the Heresy (1:3-7)

B.    The Purpose of the Law (1:8-11)

                III.         The Lord's Grace to Paul (1:12-17)

IV.         The Purpose of Paul's Instructions to Timothy (1:18-20)

V.         Instructions concerning Church Administration (chs. 2-3)

 .      Public Worship (ch. 2)

1.     Prayer in public worship (2:1-8)

2.     Women in public worship (2:9-15)

A.    Qualifications for Church Officers (3:1-13)

0.     Overseers (3:1-7)

1.     Deacons (3:8-13)

B.    Purpose of These Instructions (3:14-16)

               VI.         Instructions concerning False Teaching (ch. 4)

 .      False Teaching Described (4:1-5)

A.    Methods of Dealing with It Explained (4:6-16)

VII.         Instructions concerning Different Groups in the Church (5:1;6:2)

 .      The Older and Younger (5:1-2)

A.    Widows (5:3-16)

B.    Elders (5:17-25)

C.    Slaves (6:1-2)

VIII.         Miscellaneous Matters (6:3-19)

 .      False Teachers (6:3-5)

A.    Love of Money (6:6-10)

B.    Charge to Timothy (6:11-16)

C.    The Rich (6:17-19)

IX.         Concluding Appeal and Benediction (6:20-21)

1 Timothy 6 NLT

3Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life. 

4 Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions. 

5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy. 

6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 

7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. 

8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. 

9 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 

10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 

11 But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. 

12 Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. 

13 And I charge you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate, 

14 that you obey this command without wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 

15 For, At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords. 

16He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen.

17 Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 

18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. 

19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life. 

20 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. 

21 Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all.