Master Outline – Titus

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On this page I will maintain a working outline which I will use in my study. In general practice, I outline a chapter at a time, broken down into topical sections that make sense to me (not necessarily the divisions or titles given by a study Bible). As I study and post on a particular outline item, it will be linked to that post. Upper-level outline headings will link to a category listing of all posts under that heading. The result is a functional directory of my work, all collected here in one giant page. (NOTE: A quick-reference version of this outline will be forming in the category widget on the left side panel of the blog.)

Chapter 1

Introduction – 1.1-4

I. Compare with other intros

II. Purpose

III. Paul’s position

Bond-servant of God
Apostle of Christ

IV. Setting

Where?
When?
Why?
Who were Cretans?

V. Terms

Bond-servant vs. apostle
Faith vs. knowledge
Chosen
Hope
Promise
Manifest
Word
Proclamation
Entrust
Commandment
True child
Common faith
Grace and peace

VI. Questions

How does Paul consider himself an apostle?
What is the significance of Paul calling himself a slave?
Knowledge or truth according to godliness?
Chosen of God?
Is God really unable to lie?
When did He promise eternal life? Or did He promise the hope?
What is manifested in the proclamation?
Is Paul saying he is conveying the Word of God?
What was God’s commandment?
God our Savior? Jewish/Hebrew reference?
When was the proper time?
Who is Titus?
What is their relationship like?
What’s their history?
Why does Paul consider him his child?

Qualifications of Elders – 1.5-9

I. Compare with other lists & descriptions

II. Terms

· Set in order

· Elders/overseers

· Reproach

· Believe

· Accused

· Dissipation, rebellion

· Steward

· Addicted

· Pugnacious

· Sordid

· Hospitable

· Sensible

· Just

· Devout

· Self-controlled

· Holding fast

· Teaching

· Exhort

· Sound doctrine

· Refute

III. Questions

· When/why did Paul leave Titus in Crete?

· What remains to set in order?

· Every city? How much was Titus in charge of?

· Appoint? Not elect? Doesn’t the Spirit appoint?

· Any man?

· Emphasis on only one wife or must be married?

· Must have children?

· Significance of accused of? (Not being?)

· Why should children’s character affect eligibility?

· Difference/similarity between elder, overseer, deacon?

· God’s steward of what?

· If not self-willed, what? Same as motivated?

· Not addicted? So drinking is permitted?

· Self-controlled, different from self-willed?

· This list compared to fruit of the Spirit?

· Hold fast for himself or for others?

· What teaching?

· Does he teach publicly or shepherd privately?

Warnings About False Teachers – 1.10-16