16 June 2015 Lesson 2

Titus and the Church 2:1-3:11 The People in the church 1.The Older men, older women 2.The younger men, younger women 3.Servants The Saviour of the church 1.His incarnation 2.His great example 3.His sacrificial death 4.His second coming The responsibilities of the Church 3:1, 2, 8-10.

The People in the Church Paul now directs his attention to five key groups in a local church and urges Titus to develop certain Christian virtues in each group. These groups are : 1.Older men v1-2 2.Older women v2-3 3.Younger women v4-5 4.Younger men v6-8 5.Servants v9-10

The Savior of the Church 2:11-15, 3:4-7 His incarnation 2:11, 3:4 His Great example 2:12 Selfward – Live soberly Manward – Live righteously Godward – Live Godly

The Savior of the Church 2:11-15, 3:4-7 His sacrificial death 2:14 Purchased and Purified so that God’s people are now required to Perform. 3:5,6 God’s mercy minus man’s righteousness, plus the Spirit’s renewal equals regeneration

The Savior of the Church 2:11-15, 3:4-7 His Second coming 2:13, 3:7 Responsibilities of the Church 1.To be subject to principalities and Powers 3:1 2.To initiate good works 3:1 3.To maintain good works 3:8 4.To speak evil of no man (slander) 5.To demonstrate gentleness and meekness to all men 3:2 6.To avoid foolish questions, contentions, and legalistic arguments 3:9 7.To reject heresy and heretics 3:10

Second Assignment – Jun 2015 To be presented before 16 Jul In Which city did Paul leave Titus and for what purpose ? Describe the character of the people of that city. 2.Describe five points of the false teachers. 3.What are the two outstanding doctrinal passages of this epistle. 4.There are 14 qualifications listed here. Add a few more qualifications with scripture backing 5.Give some evidence from the Epistle of 2 Corinthians that Paul could rely on Titus for difficult ministerial tasks.

Who leads the church? The Apostle Paul, one of the most important leaders of early Christianity, understood very well that he was not the leader of the churches he founded; Jesus Christ was. Paul knew that he would not be around forever. In the book of Titus, he instructs one of his young pastors on how to select church leaders. Paul details the qualities of a dynamic leader, warning that pastors, elders and deacons hold a tremendous responsibility in guiding their flocks in the true gospel. Paul believed it is vital that church leaders “ Walk the Talk."

Author of the book of Titus Paul wrote this letter, probably from Macedonia. Date Written Around 64 AD. Written to Titus, the subject of this letter, was a Greek Christian and young pastor whom Paul entrusted to oversee the churches in Crete. Because these instructions on faith and behaviour are particularly relevant in an immoral, worldly society, they still apply to churches and Christians today.

Themes Faithfully following the gospel leads to godly behaviour. If a person believes in Christ, their actions will reflect those beliefs. Good works do not save us, but they do reflect our salvation. The church's survival depends on having godly men serve as pastors and elders. Their lives will serve as shining examples to attract others to the gospel. Paul lists several qualities of effective leaders.

Themes Leaders should be good citizens, obeying the laws and treating everyone with kindness. They should devote themselves to good works. Avoid quarrels and division within the church and discipline those who stir up trouble.

Subjects Titus and the Apostle 1:1-4 Titus and the Elders 1:5-16 Titus and the Church 2:1-3:11 Titus and the Future 3:12-15

Outline of the Book of Titus The church needs authentic leadership and will be destroyed by false teachers - Titus 1:1-16. True Christian leaders live by the gospel and their actions reflect their faith. Practice good works. Obey the government. Be considerate to everyone - Titus 2:1-3:8. Discipline false teachers and troublemakers. Cut them out of the church to keep it pure - Titus 3:9-15.

Titus and the Apostle Paul presents himself in a four-fold light 1.In regard to the father, he was a bond-slave 1:1 2.In regard to the Son, he was an Apostle 1:1 3.In regard to the Word, he was a preacher 1:3 4.In regard to Titus, he was a spiritual parent 1:4

Titus and the Elders Their qualifications 1.Blameless 2.The husband of one wife 3.Having faithful children 4.Not self willed 5.Not soon angry 6.Not given to wine 7.No striker 8.Not given to filthy lucre 9.A lover of hospitality 10.A love of good men 11.Sober, Just, Holy, Temperate

Titus and the Elders Their duties 1.To know the great truths in God’s Word 2.To exhort (encourage) believers 3.To convince (refute) unbelievers

Monthly Assignment – Feb 2015 To be presented before 02Mar Find who Titus is with scriptural backing 2.Why do you think we need authentic leadership (Fathers) in Church 3.Where else have you seen the Qualifications of an Elder mentioned? 4.Can you write three more scriptures where it is warned about the False teachers 5.Write honestly what you think of yourself, do you deserve to be chosen as an Elder under these qualifications??