Theme

Paul's overarching concern in this letter is order. He seeks order in the churches he has planted, and also in the doctrines taught to and through those churches. Ever his concern is that the Truth of the gospel not be tainted by false claims, be they from without or within the church.

Outline

  1. Salutation (Ti 1:1-1:5a)
    1. From (Ti 1:1-1:3)
    2. To (Ti 1:4a)
    3. Blessing (Ti 1:4b)
    4. Subject (Ti 1:5a)
  2. Unfinished Business (Ti 1:5b-3:11)
    1. Appointing Qualified Leaders (Ti 1:5b-1:9)
      1. Order at Home (Ti 1:5b-1:6)
      2. Order in Reputation (Ti 1:7-1:8)
      3. Order in Faith (Ti 1:9a)
      4. Job Description (Ti 1:9b)
    2. Combating Error (Ti 1:10-1:16)
      1. Dangerous Wolves (Ti 1:10-1:11)
      2. Weak Sheep (Ti 1:12-1:14)
      3. True Purity (Ti 1:15-1:16)
    3. Sound Doctrine (Ti 2:1-2:15)
      1. Teach Soundly (Ti 2:1)
      2. Regarding Older Men (Ti 2:2)
      3. Regarding Older Women (Ti 2:3-2:4a)
      4. Regarding Younger Women (Ti 2:4b-2:5)
      5. Regarding Younber Men (Ti 2:6-2:8)
      6. Regarding Workers (Ti 2:9-2:10)
      7. Regarding the Gospel of Grace (Ti 2:11-2:14)
      8. Exhortation to Teach with Authority (Ti 2:15)
    4. Salvation's Proper Fruits (Ti 3:1-3:8)
      1. True Humility (Ti 3:1-3:2a)
      2. True Compassion (Ti 3:2b-3:6)
      3. Kingdom Focus (Ti 3:7)
      4. Good Works (Ti 3:8)
    5. Dealing with Heretics (Ti 3:9-3:11)
  3. Personal Concerns (Ti 3:12-3:15)
    1. All For a Season (Ti 3:12)
    2. Send as You Were Sent (Ti 3:13)
    3. Promote Full Involvement (Ti 3:14)
    4. Benediction (Ti 3:15)