ADORNING THE DOCTRINE OF GOD
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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
See Summary Chart by Charles Swindoll
Chart below from Michael J. Penfold
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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/
COMMENTARIES ON 1 Timothy
The Bible Exposition Commentary - Ephesians through Revelation - Warren Wiersbe
Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.
Be faithful (1 & 2 Timothy, Titus) by Wiersbe, Warren Or here - Be ready
1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon : it's always too soon to quit! by Wiersbe, Warren
Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W
Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.
With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings - Chapter by chapter. Helpful insights.
The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible : New Testament, King James Version - Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians - This is a very useful resource which always includes numerous related cross-references. It will be of aid to you preaching and teaching.
Titus and Philemon by Hiebert, D. Edmond (David Edmond), 1910-1995
James Rosscup - These three works in the Everyman’s Bible Commentary series are fine brief commentaries by a careful conservative scholar. They are helpful on most verses and on certain problems, showing clarity in most cases.
Exposition of the Pastoral Epistles by Hendriksen, William,
James Rosscup - As usual, Hendriksen is detailed and offers much aid in word meanings, possible views which he documents, and full discussion of the passages. His commentary is one of the finer works for serious students.
The pastoral epistles : an introduction and commentary by Guthrie, Donald,
James Rosscup - A recent work, this has a good introduction, but the commentary lacks detail. The author is better known for his three-volume work on New Testament introduction. This book is helpful, especially for an up-to-date conservative answer to critical views concerning introductory matters. The revisions are not extensive since the 1957 edition.
1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James by Morris, Leon,
Guard the truth : the message of 1 Timothy & Titus by Stott, John R. W
James Rosscup - An articulate and well-organized exposition of Second Timothy that is very suggestive for messages on the epistle. Though brief, Stott has quite good insight into the meaning of verses and has a rare ability to state truth succinctly.
Cyril Barber - The first volume in a new series entitled The Bible Speaks Today. Deserves to be read by all who are interested in living dynamically for Christ. Highly recommended.
See also Fighting the good fight : 12 studies with commentary for individuals or groups by Stott, John R. W
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus : to guard the deposit by Hughes, R. Kent, Rosscup ranks the #3 (out of 6) expositional commentary. These always have excellent illustrations.
Cyril Barber - The authors include personal anecdotes in these commentaries, and this gives their work a downto-earth quality. They adhere to the text and are not afraid to champion interpretations (e.g., of 1 Timothy 2:11-12) that are unpopular in today’s milieu. Anyone teaching or preaching on these “pastoral” epistles will find considerable help in these pages.
James Rosscup - Hughes does the Timothys, Chapell Titus, both giving frequently refreshing survey expositions along homiletically useful, applicational lines for pastors, teachers, students, and laity. Illustrations occur often, and solid explanation in between is not always present (cf. I Tim. 2:1–2; and v. 8, the significance of raised hands). On some texts basic explanation is quite good (2:11–15), yet on v. 15 the light hint at a meaning does not give much to go on (cf. also on 4:10, 16, or 2 Tim. 4:8, in the latter a vagueness on the NT “crown” concept). Overall, the treatments help mostly on often choice illustrations and pastoral applications, and this is well worth the time.
The letters to Timothy and Titus by MacDonald, William (2003) 148 pages.
Pastoral Epistles by Mounce, William D
James Rosscup - Here is one of the best three exegetical works in recent years for advanced students and teachers wanting detail (cf. also Marshall and Knight). The 641 big pages, in typical WBC form, provide much detailed grappling with grammar, word study, context, background, customs, etc., while showing helpful sources from voluminous awareness on issues. Mounce is open to Pauline authorship, and usually puts forth solid help by carefully explaining data.
Cyril Barber - Defends the Pauline authorship, but adopts a vacillating approach to passages dealing with gender roles. Some disturbing elements are to be noted in Mounce’s presentation, for example his statement that “there is no salvation apart from discipleship” (p. 434). This is a very full work and the judicious reader has much to gain from it.
The letters to Timothy and Titus by Towner, Philip H.,
James Rosscup - Favoring authorship by Paul (30–32), Towner provides a succinct, lucid commentary that sometimes explains verses or parts of them, sometimes ignores things (as “especially those who believe,” 4:10; “save both yourself and your hearers,” 4:16; or 2 Tim. 4:8, where the words do not really resolve Towner’s idea that a faithful life is necessary for receiving a crown, final righteousness, with this being of grace and not earned). Overall, the work seems below average, a mixture of being of some help and of little help, this depending on which verse. It will be of mediocre benefit only to those wanting a cursory, yet easily flowing guide. It grew out of Towner’s Ph. D. dissertation under I. Howard Marshall at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, but does not approach Marshall’s usual kind of serious explanation.
The Pastoral Epistles : studies in 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus by Kent, Homer Austin,
James Rosscup - This is a fairly detailed exposition that usually gives various views on many of the larger interpretive problems and provides reasons for the view favored. Kent uses his own translation. The outline is very clear, and the evangelical exposition is geared for Bible college students, pastors desiring a brief, knowledgeable survey that comes right to the point without being technical, and laymen wanting a commentary that will satisfy them without losing them.
Cyril Barber - This exemplary study has stood the test of time. Now, in this new, revised edition, Kent's commentary should continue to enjoy wide-spread acceptance. 2
1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus by Johnson, Luke Timothy
James Rosscup - A highly regarded scholar provides clear results of great industry in older and newer thought. One gains access to much on word study, exegetical details, ways of grasping Paul’s meaning, and literature that probes issues. Johnson is confident that Paul was the author. The work is quite worthwhile in opening up many parts of the books.
Cyril Barber - Begins with the reasons for the neglect of the Pastorals, but ignores the effect those who have denied their Pauline authorship has had on others. Provides new ideas on the values inherent in these canonical works.
The interpretation of st. paul's epistles to the colossians, to the thessalonians, to timothy, to titus and to philemon by R.C.H. Lenski - Lutheran commentator who writes excellent notes.
1 and 2 Timothy, Titus by Fee, Gordon D; Gasque, W. Ward
James Rosscup - This is a reworking of his 1984 work in the Good News Commentary (San Francisco: Harper and Row). As in his work on I Corinthians, Fee is clear in most cases (not easy to follow when he gets too terse), capable on Greek grammar and local setting, unity and integrity of the books. Each section has a summary. He aims to be of help to teachers, preachers and students. His belief is that Paul authored the books and wrote to meet specific situations in the churches, not to give a manual for the church as some have held. The work has switched from the GNT to the NIV. Fee is evangelical.
The communicator's commentary. 1, 2 Thessalonians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus by Demarest, Gary W (Now published as the Preacher's Commentary)
First and second Timothy and Titus by Oden, Thomas C
Cyril Barber - Defends the Pauline authorship as well as two Roman imprisonments for the apostle Paul. Provides the kind of comments on the text that preachers will find most helpful.
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus by Gangel, Kenneth - This is more like a workbook with questions and short explanatory notes
Walking in power, love, and discipline - 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy and Titus by Arthur, Kay,
The pastoral epistles : based on the Revised Standard Version by Hanson, Anthony T
The faithful sayings in the pastoral letters by Knight, George W. (George William), 1931-
Titus, patterns for church living by Draper, James T
The pastoral letters: commentary on the first and second letters to Timothy and the letter to Titus by Hanson, Anthony Tyrrell
The pastoral epistles : based on the Revised Standard Version by Hanson, Anthony Tyrrell
Cyril Barber - This totally new work is not to be confused with Hanson's Studies in the Pastoral Epistles (1968). His comments are incisive and worthy of serious consideration.
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus by Platt, David
1 and 2 Timothy/Titus : the NIV Application Commentary from Biblical text--to contemporary life by Liefeld, Walter L
A commentary on the Pastoral Epistles : I Timothy, II Timothy, Titus (Black's NT Commentaries) by Kelly, J. N. D.
STUDY BIBLES:
Note: The first 4 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function:
(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial. User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings
Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective user reviews
The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.
(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . 3,194 ratings. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.
(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial. 917 ratings
(4) The Wycliffe Bible Commentary - only the New Testament (for OT see below to borrow) - 1126 pages. (1971) Everett F Harrison - Editor of New Testament. Uses the KJV. Strictly speaking not a study Bible, but short notes are similar. KJV text in left column, commentary notes in right column. The comments are generally verse by verse, short, conservative and to the point. Pre-millennial.
Quote from Henry Alford (1810-1871 - not a dispensationalist!) on Revelation 20 - "It will have been long ago anticipated by the readers of this Commentary, that I cannot consent to distort words from their plain sense and chronological place in the prophecy, on account of any considerations of difficulty, or any risk of abuses which the doctrine of the millennium may bring with it. Those who lived next to the Apostles, and the whole Church for 300 years, understood them in the plain literal sense: and it is a strange sight in these days to see expositors who are among the first in reverence of antiquity, complacently casting aside the most cogent instance of consensus which primitive antiquity presents. As regards the text itself, no legitimate treatment of it will extort what is known as the spiritual interpretation now in fashion.”
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - free for use online with no restrictions (i.e., you do not need to borrow this book). Editors Leland Ryken, J C Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III - This is a potential treasure chest to aid your preaching and teaching as it analyzes the meaning of a host of Biblical figures of speech. Clue - use the "One-page view" which then allows you to copy and paste text. One downside is there is no index, so you need to search 3291 pages for entries which are alphabetical.
Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below. One hour limit
NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. This is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. One hour limit
Believer's Bible Commentary - OT and NT - MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages. Conservative. Literal. Often has very insightful comments. John MacArthur, says "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen." Warren Wiersbe adds "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." One hour limit.
Rosscup - This work, originally issued in 1983, is conservative and premillennial, written to help teachers, preachers and people in every walk of life with different views, explanation and application. The 2-column format runs verse by verse for the most part, usually in a helpfully knowledgeable manner, and there are several special sections such as “Prayer” in Acts and “Legalism” in Galatians. The premillennial view is evident on Acts 1:6, 3:20, Romans 11:26, Galatians 6:16, Revelation 20, etc.
HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. One hour limit
Life Application Study Bible: Old Testament and New Testament: New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes especially with application of texts. 4,445 ratings One hour limit
The MacArthur Study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes for conservative, literal perspective. 1,275 ratings
ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings
The David Jeremiah Study Bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."
Wycliffe Bible Commentary - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). 214 ratings Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. Conservative. Notes are generally verse by verse but brief.
Rosscup - Conservative and premillennial scholars here have been experts in their fields. The work contains brief introductions and attempts to give a verse-by-verse exposition, though it does skip over some verses. The treatments vary with the authors, but as a whole it is a fine one-volume commentary for pastors and students to use or give to a layman. Outstanding sections include, for example: Whitcomb on Ezra-Nehemiah-Esther; Culver on Daniel; Ladd on Acts; Harrison on Galatians; Johnson on I Corinthians; and Ryrie on the Johannine Epistles.
The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes by well known creationist. 45 ratings
New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews
Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. 424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion.
The Experiencing God Study Bible: the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings
NLT Study Bible (Illustration Version)
Disciple's Study Bible: New international version 54 ratings Not that helpful for verse by verse study. Focuses on application of Christian doctrines. 10,000 annotations; doctrinal summaries, "Life Helps" section relate doctrine to everyday discipleship.
The Living Insights Study Bible : New International Version - Charles Swindoll. Notes are good but somewhat sparse and not verse by verse.
The Apologetics Study Bible Understand Why You Believe by Norman Geisler
NIV Archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)
"Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God’s Word and brings the biblical world to life. Readers’ personal studies will be enriched as they become more informed about the empires, places, and peoples of the ancient world. Features include: • Four-color interior throughout • Bottom-of-page study notes exploring passages that speak on archaeological and cultural facts • Articles (520) covering five main categories: Archaeological Sites, Cultural and Historical Notes, Ancient Peoples and Lands, the Reliability of the Bible, and Ancient Texts and Artifacts • Approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout • Detailed book introductions that provide basic, at-a-glance information • Detailed charts on pertinent topics • In-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action "
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)
The Holman Illustrated Study Bible 120 ratings Includes the excellent Holman maps but otherwise of little help in serious study.
Zondervan King James Version Commentary - New Testament
NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible
Daily Study Bible for Women : New Living Translation
The Woman's Study Bible : the New King James Version
The Study Bible for Women : Holman Christian Standard Bible
Daily Study Bible for Men : New Living Translation
NIV Topical Study Bible : New International Version
Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative. 216 ratings
Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition (1994) 2232 pages
The Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible : New American standard study by Strong, James, 1822-1894; Zodhiates, Spiros
The New Inductive Study Bible : updated New American Standard Bible - Introductions of each book give suggestions how to perform an inductive study on that specific book. Not strictly speaking a "study Bible" with notes but a Bible to help you study inductively. Has wide margins for making notes. This is one that works best in "paper," not digitally.
With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - Judges by Andrew Boling (20 pages); editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews. (See also Boling's 380 page commentary on Judges the Anchor Bible Series)
Halley's Bible Handbook Henry H. Halley - (2000) 2720 pages (much larger than original edition in 1965 and no time limit on use). (Halley's Bible handbook : an abbreviated Bible commentary - one hour limit 1965 872 pages)
Rosscup - A much-used older evangelical handbook bringing together a brief commentary on Bible books, some key archaeological findings, historical background, maps, quotes, etc. It is helpful to a lay Bible teacher, Sunday School leader, or pastor looking for quick, pertinent information on a Bible book. This is the 72nd printing somewhat revised. Halley packed in much information. Unger’s is better overall, but that is not to say that Halley’s will not provide much help on basic information.
The Shaw Pocket Bible Handbook - Editor - Walter Elwell (1984) 408 pages.
"This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Worth checking!
MAX ALDERMAN
James Rosscup writes that "This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols.). Alford was a Calvinist, conservative and premillennial, though not dispensational. He takes a literal interpretation of the thousand years in Rev. 20 and has a famous quote there, is strong on sovereign election as in Ro 8:29, 30 and 1Pe 1:2, but, unfortunately, holds to baptismal regeneration in such texts as Titus 3:5 and John 3:5. He shows a great knowledge of the Greek text and faces problems of both a doctrinal and textual nature." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
John Piper writes ""When I’m stumped with a...grammatical or syntactical or logical [question] in Paul, I go to Henry Alford. Henry Alford...comes closer more consistently than any other human commentator to asking my kinds of questions."
Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford’s New Testament for English Readers,* which is also a standard work." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
JOSEPH ALLEINE (1671)
DON ANDERSON
- Theology of Titus - Wesley L Gerig
- 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica The Epistle to Titus
- Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Titus epistle to
- Easton's Bible Dictionary Titus, Epistle to
- Fausset Bible Dictionary Titus, the Epistle to
- Holman Bible Dictionary Titus, Epistle to
- Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Titus, Epistle to
- Morrish Bible Dictionary Titus, Epistle to
- Smith Bible Dictionary Titus, Epistle to
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Titus, Epistle to
- McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Titus, Epistle To
- Introduction to Titus
- Equipped to Serve - Titus 1: 1-4
- Elders in the Church - Titus 1: 5-9
- Challenges for the Cretian Church - Titus 1: 10-16
JOSEPH BENSON
- Titus 1:1-4 Standing for the Truth
- Titus 1:5-7 Appointing Godly Leaders
- Titus 1:8-9 Leading By Example
- Titus 1:10-16 Dealing With the Disgruntled
ERNEST FAULKNER BROWN
D Edmond Hiebert - Westminster Commentaries. London: Methuen & Co. (1917). A concise, conservative, phrase-by-phrase interpretation by a missionary in India who understands the positions of Timothy and Titus in the light of his own missionary experience.
- Titus Commentary - diagrams
- Titus 1:1-4 Called into His Service
- Titus 1:1-4 Bible Study Questions
- Titus 1:1 Our Calling
- Titus 1:1-4 Called into Service (pdf)
- Titus 1:1-3 Our Mission
- Titus 1:4 Our Task
- Titus 1:1-9 Handout (pdf)
- Titus 1:5-9 Introduction
- Titus 1:5-9 Bible Study Questions
- Titus 1:5 Organization of the Church
- Titus 1:5-9 Transformed by Godly Standards (pdf)
- Titus 1:6-9 Standards for Christian Leaders
- Titus 1:5-9 Slides
- Titus 1:5-9 Audio
James Rosscup - Calvin was not only a great theologian but also a great expositor, and his insight into Scripture contributed to his grasp of doctrinal truth. His commentaries are deep in spiritual understanding, usually helpful on problem passages, and refreshing in a devotional sense to the really interested reader. He usually offers good help on a passage. The present work skips Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, II and III John and Revelation. Calvin is amillennial on long-range prophecy, but in other respects usually has very contributive perception on passages and doctrinal values edifying to the believer. He also can be very wordy, but the serious and patient glean much.
D Edmond Hiebert - Valuable for insights into Reformation day views.
- Titus 1:1-4
- Titus 1:5-6
- Titus 1:7-9
- Titus 1:10-12
- Titus 1:13-16
- Titus 1:15-16 The Word Our Only Rule -sermon
D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. The introductions provide a satisfactory study of the problems connected with the Pastorals from a conservative viewpoint. The exegetical notes on the text of the epistles are thorough, thoughtful, and scholarly.
Cyril Barber - This....1886 commentary from the Cambridge Greek Testament series readily interacts with critical issues raised by the publication of the NT texts of Tischendorf and Tregelles. Plummer then treats these letters in a most commendable way, providing some unique insights into the thought of the apostle and the nuances of the original text. (The Minister's Library, Volume 2)
James Rosscup writes "Though old, this is a good study from the Greek text which will be helpful in any more advanced study of the epistles. There are other works more highly recommended, however." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
D Edmond Hiebert - The introduction adequately treats the critical problems from a conservative position. Full and informative notes on the text; valuable appendixes.
- Titus 1 Commentary - A. E. Humphreys
DONALD CANTRELL
JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - Homilies
- Homilies on Titus 1 - Titus 1:1-4, Titus 1:5-6, Titus 1:12-14
- Titus 1 Commentary
- Titus Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles
- Titus - What Do We Know About Crete and the Cretans?
- Titus Introduction and Outline
- Titus - What Do We Know About Titus?
STEVEN COLE
- Titus 1:1-4 God's People in a Pagan World
- Titus 1:5 Who Runs This Church?
- Titus 1:6-8 Qualified Elders
- Titus 1:9 Elders: Men of the Word
- Titus 1:10-16 Guarding the Flock
- Titus 1:1 Paul, Bondservant, Apostle
- Titus 1:1b The Chosen, Knowledge Of The Truth
- Titus 1:2-3 Eternal Life Was Promised In Eternity Past
- Titus 1:4 Five Attributes Of Titus The Minister
- Titus 1:5 Appointing Elders
- Titus 1:6 Above Reproach
- Titus 1:6b Husband Of One Wife
- Titus 1:6c Children Who Believe
- Titus 1:7a Stewardship
- Titus 1:7b Not Quick-tempered
- Titus 1:7c Not Addicted To Wine
- Titus 1:7d Not Pugnacious
- Titus 1:7e No Sordid Gain; Hospitable; Loving What Is Good
- Titus 1:8a Sensible
- Titus 1:8b Just, Devout, Self-Controlled
- Titus 1:9-2:1 Stand Against False Teachers With The Word
SAMUEL DAVIES
Titus 1:16 (cf Lk 6:46, 2 Ti 2:19) A professed atheist—is a monster that we do not often meet with. But the more absurd and astonishing phenomenon of a practical atheist; one who is orthodox in principle—but an infidel in practice—we find wherever we turn!
- Titus 1:1-4 What an Apostle is For
- Titus 1:1-2; Biblical Priorities For the life of the Church (4)
- Titus 1:5-9 What Elders are For
- Titus 1:10-16 Empty Talkers
EASY ENGLISH
- Titus 1 Commentary - H. D. M. Spence
Hiebert - Greek text. Important for linguistic study of the epistles. Defends Johannine authorship. The viewpoint is essentially conservative.
Rosscup - This is a thorough exegesis of the Greek text. It is considered to be one of the standard tools for exegetical study.
- Titus 1 Commentary - Newport J. D. White
PATRICK FAIRBAIRN - The Pastoral Epistles , 1874
John Cereghin - What a good translation, full defense of the apostolic authorship of the epistles, fruitful comments and profitable dissertations, this volume is as complete a guide to the smaller epistles as one could desire. This old, standard treatment shows how pastors may use the Greek text to aid their exposition. A fine work in spite of its age. Uses Tischendorf's Greek text. Holds that Christ was a substitutionary ransom for sin (117); stresses the divine inspiration of Scripture (379); concludes with three appendixes on problem passages (405ff). Very thorough commentary on the Greek text. Defends Pauline authorship (1- 19); favors view that Jesus Christ is called "our great God and Saviour" (283); attacks the idea of baptismal regeneration (295); has a special appendix on the treatment of slavery in the New Testament (432).
D Edmond Hiebert - Uses the Greek text of Tischendorf and the author's translation on facing pages. A voluminous (nearly 450 pages) exposition by a conservative Scottish theologian. Still worth consulting but devoid of the results of recent scholarship.
- Titus 1:1-4 Commentary
- Titus 1:5-6 Commentary
- Titus 1:6 Commentary
- Titus 1:7-9 Commentary
- Titus 1:10-16 Commentary
- Titus Commentary - Verse by Verse (Mp3 & transcripts)
GENE GETZ - principles from the respecitive passages
Cyril Barber on Getz's written work on Titus - Published first in 1978 by Zondervan. This practical study now takes its place alongside the author's other "Measure of" books. It is a pleasing series of meditations on Paul's letter to his youthful prot6# and edifies as well as instructs the reader. (The Minister's Library - Volume 2)
- Titus 1:1-4; Trustworthy Coworkers: All spiritual leaders should have dedicated coworkers whom they can trust to fulfill difficult ministry assignments. Video
- Titus 1:5-6; Interpreting Scripture Accurately: When using the qualities Paul outlined for selecting leaders, we must be sure to define and interpret each quality accurately. Video
- Titus 1:7-9; Doctrine of Character: When using Paul's criteria for selecting spiritual leaders, we should allow a certain amount of freedom so as to be culturally relevant, but we should never compromise God's standards for maturity. Video
- Titus 1:10-16; Bold Confrontation: Spiritual leaders should confront false teachers with patience and gentleness, but when there is no positive response, they are to take more direct and decisive action. Video
- Book of Titus
- What should we learn from the life of Titus?
- What are the qualifications of elders and deacons?
- What does it mean to be above reproach / blameless?
- Why is sound doctrine so important?
DONALD GUTHRIE
HOMILETICS
R F HORTON
- Titus Century Bible Commentary - brief comments
- Titus 1 Commentary
- Titus 1 Commentary - click to go to next page
D Edmond Hiebert - Lock, Walter, "A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles." The International Critical Commentary. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark (1924). Greek text. Lock leans to the conservative view but makes no pronouncements on the vexing critical problems. The notes on the Greek text are rather thin. Not up to the high standard of this series.
James Rosscup - He is staunchly evangelical, showing good broad surveys based on diligent study, practical turns, even choice illustrations. In prophecy he is premillennial dispensational....Many preachers have found that Ironside works, read along with heavier books on details of exegesis, help them see the sweep of the message and prime their spirits for practical relevance.
Rosscup - This is a helpful old set of 1863 for laypeople and pastors to have because it usually comments at least to some degree on problems. Though terse, it provides something good on almost any passage, phrase by phrase and is to some degree critical in nature. It is evangelical. There is also a 1-volume edition, briefer at some points (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1961). Especially in its multi-volume form this is one of the old evangelical works that offers fairly solid though brief help on many verses. Spurgeon said, “It contains so great a variety of information that if a man had no other exposition he would find himself at no great loss if he possessed this and used it diligently” (Commenting and Commentaries, p. 3). Things have changed greatly since this assessment! It is primarily of help to pastors and lay people looking for quick, though usually somewhat knowledgeable treatments on verses.
Spurgeon - A really standard work. We consult it continually, and with growing interest. Mr. Fausset’s portion strikes us as being of the highest order.
My Comment - This is one of the best older (Pre-1800) works on interpretation of prophecy as it tends to interpret the text literally and not allegorically.
- Titus 1:1-4 The Common Faith
- Titus 1:5-9 Paul and the Elders
- Titus 1:10-16 The Shepherds and the Sheep Stealers
- 1. Introduction to The Letter to Titus
- 2. Introductory Greetings to Titus (Titus 1:1-4)
- 3. Instruction Concerning Elders in the Church (Titus 1:5-9)
- 4. Instruction Concerning False Teachers in the Church (Titus 1:10-16)
John Cereghin - A careful exposition by a voluminous Plymouth Brethren scholar of the 19th century.
D Edmond Hiebert - Oosterzee, J. J. Van, "The Pastoral Letters," J. P. Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. Translated from the German. (1863). The abundant material is in three sections: exegetical and critical; doctrinal and ethical; homiletical and practical. A full evangelical treatment by a Dutch Reformed minister and theologian of the past century.
James Rosscup - The treatments of books within this evangelical set vary in importance. Generally, one finds a wealth of detailed commentary, background, and some critical and exegetical notes. Often, however, there is much excess verbiage that does not help particularly. On the other hand, it usually has something to assist the expositor on problems and is a good general set for pastors and serious lay people though it is old.
J P LILLEY TITUS EXPOSITORY COMMENTARY
D Edmond Hiebert - A scholarly, conservative work (published in 1901) giving a comprehensive discussion of the Pastorals as a group as well as the individual epistles. A verse-by-verse exposition characterized by spiritual warmth and practical appeal.
- Titus Introduction - from MacArthur Study Bible
- Titus 1:1 Commitments of a Powerful Leader,. 1
- Titus 1:1-3 Commitments of a Powerful Leader, Pt. 2
- Titus 1:3 Commitments of a Powerful Leader, 3
- Titus 1:4 Commitments of a Powerful Leader, 4
- Titus 1:5-6 The Moral Character of a Pastor
- Titus 1:6: Required Character for a Pastor: Family Leadership
- Titus 1:7 The Qualifications for a Pastor, 1: Noble Character
- Titus 1:7-8 The Qualifications for a Pastor, 2: Noble Character
- Titus 1:9 The Qualifications for a Pastor, 3: Teaching Skill
- Titus 1:10-11 Men Who Must Be Silenced, Pt. 1
- Titus 1:12-16 Men Who Must Be Silenced, Pt. 2
- Titus 1:1 - Our Daily Homily
- Titus 1 Commentary
ROBERT MORGAN
- Titus 1:2 before the world
- Titus 1:3 God our Saviour
- Titus 1:4 Titus
- Titus 1:5 ordain elders
- Titus 1:9 Holding fast gainsayers
- Titus 1:10 the circumcision
- Titus 1:12 prophet of their own slow bellies
- Titus 1:14 Jewish fables
- Titus 1:15 nothing pure
- Titus 1:3 Proclaiming the Word
- Titus 1:5-9 Elders in the Church
- Titus 1:10-16 Empty Professions, or How to Wreck a Church
- Titus 1:1 His Choice
- Titus 1:1-9 Cupcake Self-Discipline
- Titus 1:2 Reserved In Heaven
- Titus 1:2 Why Keep the Faith?
- Titus 1:2 Before The Beginning
- Titus 1:2 Fantastic Offers
- Titus 1:4 Everyone Needs a Mentor (ED: Everyone needs a "Paul" or "Pauline" to disciple them!)
- Titus 1:5
- Titus 1:5-16 Rocks in a Hard Place
- Titus 1:5-16 Smooth Talkers
- Titus 1:7 Marching Into A Dead End
- Titus 1:7 Marching Into A Closet
- Titus 1:8 Pursuing Hospitality
- Titus 1:12 Small Thing, Big Impact
- Titus 1:13-16
- Titus 1:15 A Cleansed Conscience
ASHTON OXEDEN, 1862
MATT POSTIFF - sermon notes
Preaching series from 2021
- Titus 1:1-4
- Titus 1:5-9
- Titus 1:10-16
- Preaching series from 2005
- Outline (doc, pdf)
- 1:1-4 (doc, pdf)
- 1:5-8 (doc, pdf)
- 1:9 (doc, pdf)
- 1:10-11 (doc, pdf)
- 1:12-16 (doc, pdf)
- Titus 1:1–4, Titus 1:1, Titus 1:2, Titus 1:3, Titus 1:4
- Titus 1:5–9, Titus 1:5, Titus 1:6, Titus 1:7, Titus 1:8, Titus 1:9
- Titus 1:10–16, Titus 1:10, Titus 1:11, Titus 1:12
- Titus 1:13, Titus 1:14, Titus 1:15, Titus 1:16
- Titus 1:1-4 Paul's Greeting
- Titus 1:5 Elder Biblical Basis
- Titus 1:6 Elder Marital Status
- Titus 1:7-9 Elder's Character
- Titus 1:10-16 False Teachers
JOHN SCHULTZ
SERMON AUDIO BE A BEREAN
- Titus 1 371 pdf's 11/18/22 (audios also available)
CLAUDE STAUFFER - SERMON NOTES
- Titus 1: Exposition
- Titus 1:2 What God Cannot Do
- Titus 1:4 Five Links in a Golden Chain
- Titus 1:15 A Searching Test
JUSTIN TAYLOR
- Chapter 1
- The Salutation - Titus 1:1-4
- God's elect - Titus 1:1
- The Apostles: Can There Be Apostles Today?
- The hope of eternal life - Titus 1:2
- God our Savior - Titus 1:3
- Titus - Titus 1:4
- Paul's Instructions for Titus - Titus 1:5-3:11
- Instruction: Organization of the Church on Crete - Titus 1:5-9
- Organizational Responsibility - Titus 1:5
- Church Leadership Qualifications: Elders - Titus 1:6-9
- The husband of but one wife - Titus 1:6
- Since an overseer - Titus 1:7
- Self-controlled - Titus 1:8
- Teaching and sound doctrine - Titus 1:9
- Instruction: Dealing With False Teachers - Titus 1:10-16
- Those of the circumcision group - Titus 1:10
- Ruining whole households - Titus 1:11
- Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons - Titus 1:12
- Jewish myths - Titus 1:13-14
- To the pure, all things are pure - Titus 1:15
- They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him - Titus 1:16
DAVID THOMPSON TITUS SERMONS
- Titus 1:1
- Titus 1:2
- Titus 1:3
- Titus 1:4
- Titus 1:5
- Titus 1:6
- Titus 1:7
- Titus 1:8
- Titus 1:9
- Titus 1:10
- Titus 1:11
- Titus 1:12
- Titus 1:13
- Titus 1:14
- Titus 1:15
- Titus 1:16
OCTAVIUS WINSLOW
Titus 1:2 - LOOK upon all the Lord's covenant dealings with you as but preparatory to your approaching emancipation from all sin, suffering, and sorrow. Welcome your trials—they are sent by your Father. Welcome the stroke of His rod—it is a Parent smiting. Welcome whatever detaches you from earth, and wings your spirit heavenward. Welcome the furnace that consumes the dross and the tin, and brings out the precious gold and silver, to reflect in your soul, even now, the dawnings of future glory. Oh! be submissive, meek, and quiet, under God's chastening and afflicting hand, and receive all His dispensations as only tending to fit you more perfectly for "the inheritance of the saints in light." Let his "hope of eternal life" cheer and comfort the bereaved of the Lord, from whose hearts have fled the loved and sanctified ones of earth, to the eternal heaven. Oh! how full of consolation is this prospect! Where have the departed fled, who sleep in Jesus? They have but exchanged the region of darkness and shadow for the regions of light and glory. They have gone from the scene of impurity, defilement, and sin, to the place of perfect holiness, complete sanctification, and eternal love. Then dry your tears—then press the consolations of the gospel to your sorrowing heart, and look up with that eye of faith that pierces the penetrates the dark clouds that intervene between them and you, and behold them now "partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light." And oh! yourselves anticipate the blessed moment when the Savior shall send, not an enemy, but a friend—for such is death to the Christian—to open the cage that imprisons your spirit, and let you escape to the abodes of eternal glory. Oh! anticipate and, by anticipating, be preparing, day by day, for its realization; anticipate the happy moment which releases you from "the body of sin and death," and ushers you into the full enjoyment of "eternal life." Such is heaven, and such is the consummation of the inner life. As that life descended from God so to God it shall ultimately and finally return. It shall never, never die. Not a spark shall be quenched, nor shall a pulse cease to beat—not a thought that it has conceived, nor a desire it has cherished, nor a prayer it has breathed, nor a work it has accomplished, nor a victory it has won, shall die; all, all shall survive in ever-growing, ever-enduring glory.
The babe in grace shall be there! The young man, strong in overcoming the wicked one, shall be there! The father, matured in experience, and laden with the golden fruits of age, shall be there! All, all shall reach heaven at last—the end and the consummation of the life of God in their souls. Oh, to have this heaven in our hearts now! Heaven is love—the place of love—the perfection of love. And what is God's love in our hearts but the foretaste of heaven—the foretaste of heaven—the first gatherings of the vintage—the pledge and earnest of all that is to come?