Titus

            
             Who is the author and to whom is he writing? Paul is writing to Titus.
             What problems or challenges does the author appear to be addressing? He is trying to help Titus by giving him personal authorization and guidance in meeting opposition, instructions about faith and conduct, and warnings about false teachers. .
             When was the letter written? 63-65 A.D.
             Where was the author when he wrote? Paul was probably in Macedonia,.
             What would you say is the dominant theme of the letter? Turn people from their evil ways.
             What is the outline of the letter? .
             1. Salutation.
             2. Concerning Elders.
             A. Reasons for Leaving Crete.
             B. Qualifications of Elders.
             3. Concerning False Teachers.
             4. Concerning Various Groups in the Congregations.
             A. The Instructions to Different Groups.
             B. The Foundation for Christian Living.
             C. The Duty of Titus.
             5. Concerning Believers in General.
             A. Obligations as Citizens.
             B. Motives for Godly Conduct.
             6. Conclusion.
             Which translation did you use? NIV.
             Assignment 2.
             Which translation did you use in this reading? KJV .
             What do you see as the main differences between the two translations? My ability to understand the text with words we use today. .
             Which of the two do you like the best and why? NIV.
             What are the wrong beliefs and practices warned against? Mainly false teachers.
             What are believers encouraged to do? Keep the faith in Jesus Christ and become a part of the church.
             Explain how this epistle might be beneficial in overcoming one of Illiana's problems. It might help explain how some of the different churches around are not teaching the right things. .
             Assignment 3.
             List at least5 words or phrases that either you had difficulty understanding or you think would pose a difficulty for others? Titus mine own son, gainsayers, Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded, shewing, and purloining. .
             Does the meaning of the words change from the different translations? Shewing means to set an example, gainsayers means the people who oppose the bible, purloining is to trust without stealing from.