About the books of Titus and Philemon
Titus and Philemon are world-changing books. Paul commissioned Titus to appoint trustworthy church leaders over all the new churches on Crete. Yet, he reminded Titus that he would have to find leaders from people who were naturally lazy, deceitful, evil gluttons! It is a fair description of humanity in general! Yet, the Living God takes just such people and in the washing of rebirth by the Holy Spirit, He can produce fruitful servants who are eager to do good. Instead of calling for a slave revolt or merely campaigning for new laws, Paul’s letter to Philemon brought about the most radical anti-slavery revolution of all: within the church family there would be no slave or free. These wonderful books show us how local churches are God’s agents for changing history.
Study guide
The Book by Book Titus and Philemon Bible study guide is perfect for small group or personal Bible studies. It’s split into 6 sections that are ideal for week-by-week study, with each section featuring discussion questions to help you think more deeply as you read through each part of the book.
The Titus and Philemon Study Guide is authored by Paul Blackham. Here is a sample chapter:
