Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness
This epistle was perhaps written from Macedonia about 67 A.D. (1Tim. 1:3) by the apostle Paul who wrote 14 epistles (Romans to Hebrews). For his history see Acts 8-28 and his epistles. This is the second of three instructional epistles – 1Timothy, 2Timothy and Titus – that give instructions concerning the congregational order, doctrine, and discipline for Christians. Titus has much in common with 1 Timothy in that both concern order and sound doctrine. 2 Timothy deals primarily with one’s personal walk during times of apostasy.
This is the 56th book of the Bible and it has 3 chapters, 46 verses, 921 words, no questions, 45 verses of history and 1 verse of unfulfilled prophecy.
‘Servant’ [Greek, doulos] bondslave. The only place Paul designates himself as a servant of God. He calls himself a servant of Jesus Christ in Romans 1:1 and Philippians 1:1.
‘Apostle of Jesus Christ’ – a delegate, one sent with the full power of attorney to act in the place of another, the sender remaining behind to back up the one sent. In the case of the apostles, it means God sends them to do what He, Himself would do if He went. It is found 81 times and translated as apostle 78 times; messenger twice (2Cor. 8:23; Php. 2:25); and once he that is sent (John 13:16). Twenty-four apostles are recorded in Scripture: Simon Peter and his brother Andrew (Matt. 10:2). James, son of Zebedee and John his brother (Matt. 10:2). Philip and his brother Bartholomew (Matt. 10:3). James, son of Alphaeus and Judas his brother (Luke 6:16) and Matthew, son of Alphaeus, the brother of James and Judas (Mark 2:14; Luke 6:15). Thomas (Matt. 10:3). Simon Zelotes, brother of James and Judas, according to tradition (Luke 6:15). Judas Iscariot (Matt. 10:4). Matthias (Acts 1:26). Barnabas (1Cor. 9:5-6; Acts 13:1-3; 14:4, 14; Gal. 2:9). Andronicus and Junia (Rom. 16:7). Apollos (1Cor. 4:6-9). James, the Lord’s brother (Gal. 1:19; 2:6; Jas, 1:1). Silas (1Thess. 1:1; 2:6). Timothy (1Thess. 1:1; 2:6). Titus (2Cor. 8:23). Epaphroditus (Php. 2:25). Paul (Gal. 1:1; 2:8). Jesus Christ (Heb. 3:1).
For lists of the twelve apostles see Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-16; Acts 1:13, 26. Their commission, duties, and power (Matt. 10:1-42; 28:19-20; Mark 3:14-15; 6:7-13; 16:15-20; Luke 9:1-5; 24:47-53; John 20:22-23; 21:15-19; Acts1:4-8). Please note that those were commands and commissions to those who were apostles of Jesus Christ and chosen by Him to write what He taught.
To be continued…
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