Titus 2:15-3:8
-On the basis of the Gospel (1:1-3)
-Paul invests in and commissions Titus (1:4)
-To set things in order (1:5a)
-By appointing elders (1:5b)
-Who have a good reputation (1:6-8)
-Including the ability to instruct and correct (1:9)
-Why? False Teachers endangering Church/Families (1:10-16)
-In contrast, Titus/Church should be and do Good (2:1-10)
-Because of God's Grace and Salvation (2:11-12)
-In Active/Holy Anticipation of Jesus' Appearing (2:13-14)
-Remembering and Living Out the Gospel (2:15-3:8)
What happens after Easter?
1. You're Reminded and Prodded to Keep Going
(Titus 2:15; 3:1a, 3:8a)
2. You Learn the Gospel More Everyday (Titus 3:3-7)
More about my Condition without Christ
More about God's character
More about God's Transforming Work in my Life
3. You do Good to Display Jesus (Titus 3:1b-2, 8b)