Titus 3: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Titus 3 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Paul instructs the believers to be in subjection to rulers, obedient, and ready for good works (vv. 1-2). He recalls their past condition as foolish and disobedient, living in malice and envy (vv.

Key verse

“not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,”
Titus 3:5 (WEB)

Outline

Titus 3:1–2 Instructions for Conduct
Titus 3:3–5 Past Condition and Salvation
Titus 3:6–7 Justification and Hope
Titus 3:8–9 Encouragement for Good Works
Titus 3:10–11 Dealing with Divisive Persons
Titus 3:12–14 Final Instructions and Greetings
Titus 3:15 Concluding Remarks

Discussion questions

In v5, what does Paul say about how we are saved?
What does Paul urge believers to maintain in v8?
In vv. 9-10, why does Paul advise avoiding a 'factious man'?
In v7, what does it mean to be 'justified by his grace'?
When have you struggled to be 'gentle' toward someone in your life?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Titus 3: Ephesians 2, John 3, Isaiah 44.

Before next time: read Philemon 1.