Let me give a warm-hearted invitation for anyone to join with us at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) here in Austin, Texas for our School of Discipleship. During the Spring term (2021) I will be teaching a class on Paul’s Letter to Titus. We gather each week in Covenant Hall (10:15-11:00 AM) and there is plenty of room to spread out. Although this class is primarily designed for adults, well-behaved children are also welcome to attend. This class has an informal tone, and so you are welcome to ask your questions. I’ll do my best to answer them! Here is a brief introduction to the class:
Near the end of the Apostle Paul’s life he wrote three poignant letters that have become known as the Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus). These letters were written to close associates of Paul—all younger men—who had faithfully labored alongside of him in both good times and bad times. Paul was determined to communicate to these two pastor-evangelists the central priorities of gospel ministry—the faithful preaching of the Word of God, the necessity of maintaining a Christian character while living in this fallen world, and the proper exercise of discipline in the local church. It appears that he also had in mind that others would read these letters besides Timothy and Titus. Hence, in the Epistle of Titus he gives practical instructions as to how the church of Jesus Christ should be structured plus the qualifications for church leaders (Titus 1:5-9). Moreover, he reflects upon the grace and mercy of God in the matter of salvation (Titus 3:4-7). Finally, Paul urges all who read his words to wait patiently “for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13).
Class Schedule: Note that there are three Sundays in our Spring schedule when we will not be meeting–March 14, 21 (Spring Break) and April 4 (Easter Sunday).
— Feb. 28 – Introductory Remarks (Titus 1:1-4)
— Mar. 7 – Qualifications for Church Leaders (Titus 1:5-9)
— Mar. 14 – Spring Break/No Class
— Mar. 21 – Spring Break/No Class
— Mar. 28 – Beware of the False Prophets (Titus 1:10-16)
— April 4 – Easter Sunday/No Class
— April 11 – Proper Roles amongst True Believers (Titus 2:1-10)
— April 18 – The Blessed Hope (Titus 2:11-15)
— April 25 – True Christian Character (Titus 3:1-3, 8-11)
— May 2 – God’s Grace and Mercy (Titus 3:4-7) and Final Remarks (Titus 3:12-15)
I hope you can join us as we study God’s Word!
— Dr. Marcus J. Serven