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#### Outline of the Book of Titus ####
1. Paul instructs Titus to appoint godly leaders (1:1-16)
1. Paul instructs him to train people to live godly lives (2:1-3:11)
1. Paul instructs Titus to train people to live godly lives (2:1-3:11)
1. Paul ends by sharing some of his plans and sending greetings to various believers (3:12-15)
#### Who wrote the Book of Titus? ####
Paul from the city of Tarsus was the author. He had been known as Saul in his early life. Before becoming a Christian, Paul was a Pharisee. He persecuted Christians. After he began to trust in Jesus Christ, he traveled several times throughout the Roman Empire telling people about Jesus.
Paul wrote the Book of Titus. Paul was from the city of Tarsus. He had been known as Saul in his early life. Before becoming a Christian, Paul was a Pharisee. He persecuted Christians. After he became a Christian, he traveled several times throughout the Roman Empire telling people about Jesus.
#### What is the Book of Titus about? ####
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#### In what roles can people serve within the church? ####
There are some controversial teachings in the Book of Titus concerning whether a woman or divorced man can serve in positions of leadership within the church. Further research on these issues prior to translation may be necessary.
There are some teachings in the Book of Titus about whether a woman or divorced man can serve in positions of leadership within the church. Scholars disagree about the meaning of these teachings. Further study on these issues may be necessary before translating this book.
## Part 3: Important Translation Issues ##
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#### What is the meaning of "God our Savior?" ####
This is a common phrase in this letter. Paul meant to make the readers think about how God forgave them for sinning against him. And by forgiving them he saved them from being punished when he judges all people.
This is a common phrase in this letter. Paul meant to make the readers think about how God forgave them in Christ for sinning against him. And by forgiving them he saved them from being punished when he judges all people. A similar phrase in this letter is "our great God and Savior Jesus Christ."