(Sigh… sometimes Study Tip Tuesdays happen on Wednesday. Many thanks to Mario at ExpertHelp for getting the site lined out once again!)
One of the accusations leveled against believers is that we are hypocrites. Our actions don't match up with what we claim to believe. Too often it's a fair criticism and devastating to our credibility when it comes to sharing the gospel. In Paul's short letter to Titus, he stresses the importance of sound doctrine so that it produces a sound witness in us.
This letter is only three short chapters long, easily read in one sitting. Here are some ways to approach this short book.
Each chapter has a theme. Come up with a summary sentence.
Paul gives specific instructions for different demographic groups (and some comments about those outside the church). Who are these groups and what does Paul tell them?
There are some profound statements about our salvation. What are they?
One repeated idea is sound doctrine. What is it? Why is it important? What results does it produce?