Titus Sound Doctrine and Faith

By Bridget K. Erdman

Titus: Sound Doctrine and Faith explores the book of Titus in six sessions. This Bible study breaks down leadership responsibilities, encouragement among small groups, and leaning on God's grace to show true humility toward all men. Titus: Sound Doctrine and Faith takes you through the background of Paul and Titus, who these two men were, and how they provided an example to the people of Crete. Its main focus is how we can be inspired by the sound doctrine, encouragement, and rebukes that lead to living productive lives that point to Jesus Christ our Savior.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 26, 2023
• ISBN: 9798888519455

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Table of Contents

Title

Copyright

Introduction

Session 1: Paul's Background

Session 2: Expanding the Church in Crete

Session 3: Order

Session 4: Serving Your Master

Session 5: Doing What Is Good

Session 6: Next Laid Plans

Acknowledgments

About the Author

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Titus Sound Doctrine and Faith

Bridget K. Erdman

ISBN 979-8-88851-944-8 (Paperback)

ISBN 979-8-88851-945-5 (Digital)

Copyright © 2023 Bridget K. Erdman

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First Edition

Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. Italics in Scripture have been added by author for emphasis.

Francis Chan, Crazy Love © 2008

Peyton Jorus and Kris Langham in the YouVersion BibleApp Titus Explained.

Pastor Doug Boquist.

Lima Community Church

Lima, Ohio

LeeAnn Shade

Lima, Ohio

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To my grandmother, Idelia P. Schaad, whom I treasure and view as a picture of peace and love and who is always willing to share the good news.

Introduction

Let me start off by saying I never expected to be writing a book let alone a Bible study. I know there are several people from my past who would wonder if I am the right person to even be in ministry. But I believe I am exactly where I need to be. God uses our stories and transformations to call to those who are lost and searching. And that is what Paul is writing to Titus about in this letter.

I would consider myself not as bad as Paul when it comes down to what sins we've carried out, but that's just from my perspective, not God's. He views it all as sin. And the liars, evil brutes, and lazy gluttons that are the Cretans, well, they're right up my alley. I've lied, thought, evil thoughts and made brute remarks; and have had my fair share of lazy, gluttonous days.

But Paul is reminding Titus why he was sent there, giving instructions on how to build the church up from this sin-ridden place.

Now my first thought was to divide this study up verse by verse and dissect it, memorize it, and break it down as far as I could go. But then, as I did that in my personal study, I started judging others and looking at the splinter in others with the plank still in my own eye. Further, as I read the letter as