Titus
Written by Paul and delivered by Zenas and Apollos, this brief letter is dense with words of wisdom and instruction. Titus was a valued associate of Paul, but he was entrusted with a difficult task, leading the church on the island of Crete. This island was known for moral depravity and finding leaders among them has clearly presented a challenge for Titus. Paul writes, not only to encourage, but also to advise Titus. In his letter, Paul makes many cultural and geographical references that have significant theological implications. A mere 3 chapters long, Paul provides a wealth of insight.

Crete
/ ˈkriːt / noun
An island of Greece in the eastern Mediterranean, the nation's largest island; capital Iráklion area 3,189 square miles (8,260 square kilometers), population 623,065.
Apocrypha
/ apoc·ry·pha / noun
A body of religious writings included in the Septuagint and in Roman Catholic Bibles but not in the Jewish or Protestant canons.
Psuedepigrapha
/ pseud·epig·ra·pha / noun
An individual work affecting biblical style and usually spuriously attributing authorship to some biblical character. Pseudepigrapha are not included in any canon.

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