1. The Big Picture of Titus: the ABCs.

   1. Authorship.

   2. Background.

      

   3. Contents.

      1. Establishing order upon qualified leadership.

      2. Promoting growth in the right direction.

         • Declaration: Foundation of "sound doctrine."

         • Demonstration: Lives of "good deeds" that "adorn the doctrine of God" (2:10).



2. Observations.

   • Paul's life and mission is to serve God's people: both not-yet-believers (evangelism), and believers (discipleship).

   • His message is "the truth that leads to godliness."

   • It involves "the hope of eternal life."

   • Promised by God "who does not and cannot lie."

   • Fulfilled "at the proper time" or "appointed season" in the appearance of Jesus Christ.



3. The Treasure in Your Care.

   1. Paul's motivations in ministry:

      • Love for Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

      • ense of responsibility. Titus 1:3

   2. Paul often describes his ministry as a "stewardship" or "trust."
      1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 9:16-17
      1 Thessalonians 2:3-4

   3. All believers share this stewardship.

Consider:

What has God entrusted to you?
Will you be found faithful?