Introduction to the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Titus Titus is one of the
letters included in the New Testament that was written to a specific individual.
Sometime between AD 63 and 66, Paul wrote to Titus, one of his Greek
converts.
Titus had been of considerable help in Paul's ministry.
Apparently, after his release from the Roman imprisonment recorded in the last
chapter of Acts, Paul had introduced the Gospel to Crete when he and Titus visited
the island.
Crete is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean.
Paul left Titus at Crete to organize and oversee the churches there.
Later, Paul wrote this letter to help Titus nurture these churches, since they
faced a notoriously difficult culture.
Paul wrote Titus to give him personal authorization and guidance in meeting
opposition, instructions about faith and conduct, and warnings about false
teachers.
As you listen, notice the classic summary statements of Christian life and doctrine
found in Paul's message to Titus.