Titus is a convert through the Apostle Paul and Paul has left him in Crete to establish orderly and godly churches there. The Cretan culture at that time was known for its deceit, gluttony, and laziness and Paul wants Titus to remind the churches that because Believers are saved by God's grace apart from works or good deeds, they should be motivated to be godly and counter-cultural because of God's great mercy and kindness. Paul tells Titus to appoint godly leaders in the churches to help in this endeavor and he lists the qualifications that they need to have.
CHAPTER 3 (Verses 3–7)