Titus

Why was this book written?

      Paul wrote this book to Titus to help him as be began his ministry in the church (1:5). Titus must have been a younger guy and Paul writes this very pastoral/fatherly letter to him to help him out (1:4). Paul gives him instruction on how to select church leaders (1:7-9) and how men and woman should live (2:2-6). Paul had intrusted this group of people to Titus and leaves him on his own. This letter is just to encourage and help him out as he begins.

What is the main idea of this book?

      The main idea of this book is how Titus should lead the church. Paul gives him instructions on selecting leaders and tells him to be an example to the people (2:7). Paul explains what to do when there are those who sin and refuse to repent (3:10-11). Paul's main purpose in writing is that Titus would lead a healthy, godly church (1:15).