The Analysed Bible, Volumes 1, 2, 3, by Rev. G. Campbell Morgan: The Book of Titus - Analysed and Explained in Detail (Full Text and PDF).

A detailed analysis of the book of Titus: Christ and His Minister.

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The Book of Titus - Analysed and Explained in Summary - Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of "The Analysed Bible" by G. Campbell Morgan.

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TITUS - CHRIST AND HIS MINISTER

INTRODUCTION - Titus 1:1-1:4

1. Personal Introduction - Tit. 1:1-1:3

  1. Divine Authority

2. Address to Titus - Tit. 1:4

Part A: CHURCH GOVERNMENT - Titus 1:5-1:16

A1. The Office - Tit. 1:5-1:9

  1. Elders - 1:5
  2. Bishops 1:7

A2. The Functions - Tit. 1:5-1:9

  1. God's Steward - 1:7
  2. The Teacher - 1:9

A3. The Character - Tit. 1:5-1:9

  1. Blameless in family - 1:6
  2. Blameless personally - 1:7-1:8
  3. Blameless in doctrine - 1:9

(Parenthesis Local Reason for the Instruction - Tit. 1:10-1:16)

Part B: CHURCH BEHAVIOUR - Titus 2:1-2:15

B1. The Precepts - Tit. 2:1-2:10

  1. Aged Men - 2:1-2:2
  2. Aged Women - 2:3
  3. Young Women - 2:4-2:5
  4. Young Men - 2:6-2:8
  5. Servants - 2:9-2:10

B2. The Power - Tit. 2:11-2:15

  1. The two Epiphanies - 2:11-2:13
  2. The Gift and its Purpose - 2:14-2:15

Part C: CHURCH AND STATE - Titus 3:1-3:11

C1. The Church's Duty - Tit. 3:1-3:2

C2. The Church's Impulse - Tit. 3:3-3:7

C3. The Method of Realization - Tit. 3:8-3:11

CONCLUSION - Titus 3:12-3:15

1. Personal - Tit. 3:12

2. Zenas and Apollos - Tit. 3:13

3. Postscripts - Tit. 3:14

4. Valuation and Benediction - Tit. 3:15

Introduction - Titus 1:1-1:4

It is a remarkable fact that Titus is not mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. All we know of him we gather from the writings of Paul. From the present letter we learn that he was a convert of the apostle. From the letter to the Galatians we learn that he was a Greek. In the second letter to the Corinthians there are sundry references to him. He met Paul in Macedonia, and gave him an account of the effect produced by his first letter to Corinth. He voluntarily undertook the completing of the collections for the saints at Jerusalem. Paul speaks of him as a partner and fellow-worker. He was sent to Corinth to make collections for the poor saints at Jerusalem. Finally, Paul declares his confidence in him.

The present epistle finds him in Crete for a temporary sojourn, having a definite purpose. His stay there was to be short. There is uncertainty as to the foundation of the churches in Crete. Most probably they were the direct results of the day of Pentecost. Christian doctrine had been corrupted by Judaizing teachers. This, taken together with the natural characteristics of the Cretans, had brought about a state of disorder. Titus was sent to set things in order, and this letter contains his instructions. The epistle may be divided in the following way; Introduction (1:1-1:4); Church Government (1:5-1:16); Church Behaviour (2:1-2:15); Church and State (3:1-3:11); Conclusion (3:12-3:15).

Paul described himself first by the fundamental and inclusive truth, as the "bond-servant of God." His definition of apostleship follows, and is full and remarkable. He was an apostle "according to the faith of God's elect," that is to say, all his ministry was exercised within the limits of that faith. Its strength is indicated in the words, "in hope of eternal life." His salutation of Titus as "my true child after a common faith" suggests relationship in that which conditioned the relationship and apostleship of Paul.

A. Church Government - Titus 1:5-1:16

The chief business of Titus in Crete was that of setting the church in order, and the apostle first discussed the true form of government as to its office, its functions, its character.

The office is that of the elder, which is coincident with that of the bishop. The function of the elder is declared to be that of a steward, which suggests general oversight, and management of the affairs of the household. The fulfilment of this will be realized by a recognition of the fact that he is a teacher. The function of the bishop, therefore, is not that of making laws and regulations, but that of interpreting the will of God as revealed in the sound doctrine, and insisting upon obedience. Only men of character are to be appointed to such office, and the apostle described the character as that of a threefold blamelessness. The bishop must be blameless in family life, blameless personally, blameless in doctrine.

The immediate reason for the work of Titus in Crete was that of the presence there of Judaizing teachers, who for filthy lucre's sake were perverting the truth, and working havoc in whole houses. His method, therefore, would necessarily be that of severity. He was to reprove them sharply. The reason of the severity, however, is here, as always, that the highest purposes of love may be realized.

B. Church Behaviour - Titus 2:1-2:15

In showing what the behaviour of the Church of God should be, the apostle first laid down particular precepts, and then declared the power in which it would be possible to obey. The behaviour is to be such as befits sound doctrine, and he made application of this to the aged men and aged women, to the young women and young men, and finally to servants. It was of these last that he declared, "that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things," thus revealing the fact that the more difficult the circumstances in which Christian life is to be lived, the greater is the opportunity for revealing to the world the graciousness and glory of the government.

If these are the commandments laid upon the members of the Church, he proceeded to show that it is possible to obey them because of the resources at the disposal of every Christian. In a passage of singular beauty and power he declared the fourfold value of the grace of God. That grace had its epiphany at the first advent of Jesus. It first brings salvation; then teaches; next through the result produced by teaching, denies ungodliness and worldly lusts; and throughout all these it directs the eyes of the saint toward the advent of glory. Thus the two advents are referred to. The first was the occasion of the epiphany of grace. The second will be the occasion of the epiphany of glory. In order to obey the precepts it is necessary to live in the light of the twofold relation to the advent of grace and the advent of glory. This description of the power of grace merges into a statement concerning the work of Christ through which the grace of God has become operative in the need of man.

C. Church and State - Titus 3:1-3:11

The final division, called forth by local circumstances, nevertheless clearly reveals the apostle's conception of the relation between Church and State. This he dealt with by declaring the Church's duty, the Church's impulse, and showing the method of realization.

The duty of the Church is first that of subjection to the authorities, secondly readiness to every good work, thirdly freedom from all evil speech, and finally the maintenance toward all men of the attitude of gentleness and meekness. The presence of such persons in any State is a positive benefit conferred. The multiplication of such lives serves to strengthen and establish the life and order of any nation.

There are certain facts which, being remembered, will contribute to the fulfilment of these ideals of life and conduct, in relation to the State. The first is that they should remember their own past; the second is that they should remember the Divine grace whereby the change has been wrought in them; and finally, they should recognize what is the value of their present position of life. This threefold memory of what we were, of how the change has been wrought, and of what we are, will serve ever to create the spirit of subjection to authority, when that authority does not conflict with submission to the will of God, will equip us for all honesty of toil, will silence all evil speech, and will generate an unceasing passion toward those that are without.

For the realization of these ideals of life by the local church Titus, as appointed to oversight, is held responsible. He is to fulfil his office as steward of God by the declaration of that which is profitable, by the shunning of all that is unprofitable, and by the persistent maintenance of discipline.

Conclusion - Titus 3:12-3:15

The conclusion of this epistle shows that it was written at an earlier date than that to Timothy, for the apostle was evidently at liberty, and choosing his own place of winter residence. He then dealt with matters of local significance, and closed with a benediction which harmonizes with his opening salutation. For the fulfilment of his work as steward of the house of God, and for the Church's submission to his direction, grace is needed and supplied.