2. The Book of Titus Introduction & Titus 1:1-9 Titus 1:10-16 Titus 2:1-8

3. Leading Others to Sound Faith
Titus 2:1-8
Instructions for Titus on how to help others have a sound faith.
“Sound” = healthy (same word Lk. 5:31; 7:10)
Used 3 of 5 times in our text (vv. 1, 2, 8)
Attention is turned to family and individual life
“This whole chapter deals with what might be called the Christian character in action.” (Barclay, 277)
Three ways in which Titus could / should lead others to a sound faith

4. Leading Others to Sound Faith
Titus 2:1-8
By Doctrine (vv. 1, 8)
By Application (vv. 2-6)
By Example (vv. 7-8)

5. Leading Others to Sound Faith
Titus 2:1-8
By Doctrine (vv. 1, 8)
By Application (vv. 2-6)
By Example (vv. 7-8)

6. By Doctrine (vv. 1, 8) Speak Only Sound Doctrine
That which is “proper” (fitting, suitable to) revealed will
In contrast to what false teachers say (cf. 1:10-16)
Anything else – is not healthy!
Speak it Again and Again
Lenski: “…continue to utter the things ….the present imperative supports and acknowledges what Titus has been doing and tells him to go on steadily in his course.”
Has been & must continue
Value in repetitive teaching (what heard before)
Speak it for a Purpose –
“that…” (results – vv. 2-6)
Compare 1 Tim. 1:5

7. Leading Others to Sound Faith
Titus 2:1-8
By Doctrine (vv. 1, 8)
By Application (vv. 2-6)
By Example (vv. 7-8)

8. By Application (vv. 2-6) Older Men (vv. 1-2)
Sober – Temperate, sober; self-controlled, level headed
Reverent – grave –dignified – serious
“There is a dignity to old age that produces respect, and this respect gives an older saint authority.” (Weirsbe, 104)
Serious does not suggest a long face
Temperate – restraint, self control, prudent, thoughtful
Temperate in thought, word & action
“The old men ought to be the balance wheel of every congregation.” (Lenski, 910)
Sound in faith – confidence & trust in God (word & rule)
Sound in love – Grow richer in love – not be old crank
Sound in patience – Endurance – don’t give up / example of facing trials & bearing burden and keeping on

9. By Application (vv. 2-6) Older Men (vv. 1-2) Older Women (vv. 3-4a)
Reverent in behavior – example of reverence toward things holy
Harmony with professing godliness (1 Tim. 2:9-10)
“Moreover, these churches were new; the old converts had live a long pagan life. When these things are remembered, we shall understand.” (Lenski, 911)
Not slanderers – “malicious gossips” (NASB) – word of adversary
Not given to much wine
Idea of gluttony
Women of Crete were given to wine
Teachers of good things
Teach the younger women (i.e. vv. 4-5)
Teach by precept & example

10. By Application (vv. 2-6) Older Men (vv. 1-2) Older Women (vv. 3-4a)
Younger Women (vv. 4b-5)
Love husbands – Must be taught / what it includes & involves
Love children – Must be taught / what it includes & involves
Discreet – prudent, thoughtful, self-control; “sober-minded” (ASV); “sensible” (NASB) “Wise” (NCV)
Chaste – pure, holy
Homemakers – “workers at home” (ASV, NASV); “fulfilling duties at home” (NET)
“caring for the house; working at home” (Thayer / Wuest)
Good – “Kind” (ASV); gentle, generous
Obedient to husbands – submissive to his lead

11. By Application (vv. 2-6) Older Men (vv. 1-2) Older Women (vv. 3-4a)
Younger Women (vv. 4b-5)
Young Men (v. 6)
Sober – minded
Serious, to keep one’s head
“The tendency of youth is to lightheartedness and frolic that lead to sin” (Lipscomb, 274)
Points to maturity
Be an Example (v. 7-ff)

12. Leading Others to Sound Faith
Titus 2:1-8
By Doctrine (vv. 1, 8)
By Application (vv. 2-6)
By Example (vv. 7-8)

13. By Example (vv. 7-8) How (vv. 7-8a)
Be an example / pattern of good works (v. 7a)
Same instruction to Timothy (1 Tim. 4:12)
Practice what teach (1 Tim. 4:16)
Inconsistency renders teaching ineffective (Rom. 2:24)
Be sound in doctrine (vv. 7b-8)
In doctrine show:
Integrity – purity in doctrine & character
Reverence – dignity; serious about the work
Incorruptibility – without hypocrisy / not corrupted by pressure of money
“The word describes the quality of the teacher rather than of his doctrine. He is to preach the truth without fear or favour.” (Pulpit)
Speech that cannot be condemned (v. 8)

14. By Example (vv. 7-8) How (vv. 7-8a)
Effect (v. 8b) – no valid criticism
Speech – cannot be condemned
Opponent – has nothing valid to say
Parallel to 1 Tim. 4:12

15. Leading Others to Sound Faith
Titus 2:1-8
By Doctrine (vv. 1, 8)
By Application (vv. 2-6)
By Example (vv. 7-8)