Answer: Paul
It says in 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."
Titus was a Gentile who may have been converted to Christianity by Paul.
From Quiz: The Book of Titus
Answer: My true son in our common faith
Elsewhere, Paul describes Titus as his brother (2 Corinthians 2 v. 13) and "partner and fellow worker" (2 Corinthians 8 v. 23).
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Answer: Pastoral
A pastoral epistle is a letter written by St. Paul to one particular individual rather than a large group such as a church. Some people also consider Philemon to be pastoral.
In Titus, St. Paul advises his friend as to what is needed for men if they are to be good presbyters and bishops: they must be "... irreproachable, married only once, the father of children who are believers and are known not to be wild and insubordinate ... He may not be self-willed or arrogant, a drunkard, a violent or greedy man. He should, on the contrary, be hospitable and lover of goodness; steady, just, holy, and self-controlled." (Titus 1:6-8)
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Answer: before the world began
It says in Titus 1:5, "In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began."
This verse could be cross-referenced with John 1:1-1:14.
From Quiz: The Book of Titus
Answer: Crete
It is not clear how the Cretan church was founded. There were Cretans present in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) so it is possible that Christianity could have reached the island through this route. Paul is also recorded as having sailed along the coastline of Crete en route to Rome (Acts 27), although there is no evidence of him making significant contact with its people.
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Answer: Crete
Before, St. Paul had worked with Titus helping him strengthen his Christian faith. St. Paul then left Titus in Crete, confident that Titus would have the ability to build a strong Cretian Church. (Titus 1:5)
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Answer: Because they are entrusted with God's work
"Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless-not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it." (Titus 1:7-9)
While any of the above answers could be good answers, Paul's most important reason for leaders to be blameless was because they had a sacred trust to carry out God's work among the people they served.
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Answer: Crete
It says in Titus 1:5, "For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee."
Crete is a Grecian island.
From Quiz: The Book of Titus
Answer: Train the younger women
"Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." (Titus 2:3-5)
Paul expands on his usual instruction for women by defining the conduct that should be taught to them and the areas of ministry where they should serve.
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Answer: liars, evil beasts, slow bellies
It says in Titus 1:12, "One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, the Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies."
It is interesting that, at this time in history, even their own prophet did not have anything good to say about Crete.
From Quiz: The Book of Titus
Answer: Jewish myths
In Titus 1:13-16, St. Paul clashes with some Judaeo-Christians who spend time on speculations or myths about Old Testament teachings. Many of these people also insisted that Christians should carefully follow all the old Jewish laws and observances.
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Answer: "The glorious appearing of Christ"
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope -- the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good."
(Titus 2:11-14,NIV)
The first century Christian had a vibrant expectation of Christ's return for his church at any time. Many Christians today believe Christ's return is more imminent than ever.
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Answer: sound
It says in Titus 2:1, "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine."
A sound doctrine is one that is not falsified.
From Quiz: The Book of Titus
Answer: Pure
Paul takes this a little further in his letter to the Corinthians. There he again asserts that all things are "permissible" for the Christian but goes on to counsel that sometimes it is better to abstain than risk damaging the faith of a fellow believer (1 Corinthians 10).
Paul's objections are not just doctrinal. His letter to Titus contains constant encouragement that people should be living good lives. This he does not see in those who obsess over the purity laws:
"They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good." (Titus 1 v. 16)
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament : Titus
Answer: Gossip
St. Paul is very clear when he writes, "Similarly, the older women must behave in ways that befit those who belong to God. They must not be slanderous gossips or slaves to drink." (Titus 2:3)
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Answer: They should be subject to them
"Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men." (Titus 3:1-2)
This teaching was consistent with all New Testament teaching on submitting to those in authority. Even when facing great persecution and even death because of their faith, Christians were to be faithful to God while showing respect to those in authority over them.
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Answer: all men
It says in Titus 2:11, "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men."
From Quiz: The Book of Titus
Answer: The older women
"Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good." (Titus 2 v. 3)
A major theme in all of the practical advice that Paul gives here is that personal lives should both be an inspiring example to others and leave no room for possible criticism.
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Answer: To be submissive
Paul gives this advice in Titus 2:9. The early Christian Church was not known to speak against the institution of slavery, although Christian principles are now seen as contrary to it. Calls from Christian leaders to end human enslavement did not become loud and clear for another 1,700 years.
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Answer: soberly, righteously, and godly
It says in Titus 2:12, "Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world."
Paul is telling Titus that he should live so that through him people can see Jesus.
From Quiz: The Book of Titus
Answer: The appearance of Jesus Christ
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age..." (Titus 2 v. 11-12)
Paul makes clear that the grace of God was revealed to the world in the coming of Jesus Christ among us. The need for self-control is highlighted five times in this short letter. At various times it is advised for elders; older men; younger men and younger women.
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament : Titus
Answer: Hateful
The quote from the Epistle is: "We ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and far from true faith; we were slaves of our passions and pleasures of various kinds. We went our way in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us; not because of any righteous deeds we had done, but because of his mercy." (Titus 3:3-5)
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Answer: Two times
"Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned." (Titus 3:10-11)
Unity of purpose was very important to maintain a clear and consistent witness to the love of Christ in the early Christian community. Paul, therefore, was very strong in dealing with anyone who was causing division in the churches.
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Answer: by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost
It says in Titus 3:5, "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost."
Regeneration implies a "rebirth", not literally, but a spiritual rebirth.
From Quiz: The Book of Titus
Answer: To be loyal and subject
Here St. Paul encourages believers to 'render to Caesar': "Remind people to be loyally subject to the government and its officials, to obey the laws, to be ready to take on any honest employment." (Titus 3:1)
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Answer: Nicopolis
"As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there." (Titus 3:12, NIV)
Paul showed great affection for those he discipled and it seems Titus was especially close to him. Paul began his letter by calling him his true son in faith and finished by asking Titus to come to him when his replacements came.
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Answer: foolish
It says in Titus 3:9, "But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain."
By "foolish questions", Paul is saying not worry about the things that don't make a difference, that is, the petty stuff.
From Quiz: The Book of Titus
Answer: Abstain from such discussions
After most likely having had engaged in many frustrating debates himself, St. Paul knows that they are not very valuable: "See to it that you abstain from stupid arguments and genealogies, and from all controversies and quarrels about the law. They are useless and have no point." (Titus 3:9)
From Quiz: Epistle to Titus