DOWNLOAD AUDIO
The letter bearing Titus’ name is considered by theologians in several mainline denomination circles to be one of the pastoral epistles that all Christian churches are required to adopt. The letter addresses the importance of establishing sound leadership and healthy doctrines among the congregations in the Mediterranean Island of Crete. The central focus and concerns are the preservation of “sound doctrine” in the face of false teaching, particularly Judaizing influences and speculative myths that were unsettling Believers. The letter emphasizes the grace of God that brings salvation and trains Believers to live sober, righteous, and godly lives while awaiting the blessed hope – the appearing of the great God and our Saviour Messiah Yeshua. In the introduction, we will address who wrote Titus, to whom it was written, when, why and much more.
Other Teachings: The God of Israel, The Sons of God, The Name of God
What is the purpose of the Letter to Titus, and why is sound doctrine so important for Believers? In this introductory teaching on the Letter to Titus, Arthur Bailey examines the historical background, authorship, audience, and purpose of this important pastoral epistle. Written to Titus on the island of Crete, the letter addresses the urgent need to establish sound leadership and healthy doctrine among congregations facing disruptive and misleading teachings.
Paul emphasizes the preservation of sound doctrine in the face of false teachings, including Judaizing influences and speculative myths that were unsettling Believers. The stability of the community depended on qualified leadership and a clear understanding of truth rooted in the message of Messiah.
The letter also highlights the grace of God that brings salvation and actively trains Believers to live sober, righteous, and godly lives while awaiting the blessed hope—the appearing of the great God and our Saviour Messiah Yeshua. This introduction lays the foundation for understanding why doctrine, leadership, and righteous living remain essential for Believers today.
Arthur Bailey
Apostle Dr. Arthur Bailey is the Overseer of Arthur Bailey Ministries International, House of Israel International, as well as the Founder and Chancellor of the Accredited Hebrew Roots University. House of Israel International, focuses on teaching the True Gospel of the Kingdom from a Messianic Hebrew Roots perspective. Renowned internationally, Dr. Bailey is celebrated for his roles as a dynamic teacher, preacher, and author. Hebrew Roots University is a unique institution dedicated to exploring the Hebrew Roots of the Christian faith.
Authoring over 55 books, including "Sunday is not the Sabbath?", Discipleship and Leadership Curriculums, Dr. Bailey provides in-depth insights into Spirit-filled living by faith in God . With various academic degrees and Certifications, Dr. Bailey is a professor and keynote speaker nationally and internationally. His extensive range of DVD teachings and books, aimed at clarifying complex biblical passages, can be found in our online store. He also enhances the lives of believers globally through Online Live Broadcasts.
Currently residing in Indian Land, South Carolina, Dr. Bailey oversees the House of Israel in Charlotte (a Spirit-filled New Covenant Torah observant community), House of Israel-United Kingdom, House of Israel-Nigeria, and House of Israel-Ukraine. His Ministry has a profound impact on people worldwide; congregants from 6 continents attend online services.
Additional information is available at About Arthur Bailey and Hebrew Roots University.
Last Updated on March 1, 2026 by Arthur Bailey Ministries