Titus: Gospel-Shaped Church
Small Group and Sermon Series Resources
To kick off 2021, Faith Fellowship Church will study the book of Titus together as a part of our focus on being a healthy church. Beginning January 3, Pastor David will begin preaching through the book, while our small groups will further investigate its message and meaning by utilizing our small group rhythms. As we study these books, our discipleship team has provided a list of recommended Titus resources to equip you to go deeper into this rich portion of Scripture.
Bible Project Video
Consider this excellent video that breaks down the message of the book of Titus and its flow of thought.
Overviews and Primers
These articles will help you better understand the theological and practical themes of the book of Titus. We encourage you to take time to walk through these resources to enrich your personal study of the book of Titus.
Discipling in the Church
Making disciples is critical for our Christian growth as individuals as well as for making the gospel visible in our life together as a church. Check out this article that explains the “why” and “how” of discipling.
Bible Project
Poster
Check out this great resource from our friends at the Bible Project. This detailed, interactive poster accompanies the above video to help you understand the message of Titus more clearly.
Overview of Titus
It’s often a good idea to see the forest before getting into the trees! Check out this overview of Titus to help you see the bigger picture and message of the book.
Elders in the Church
What is a lay elder’s job description? What are they supposed to do? Consider this short article from our friends at 9Marks on a job description for lay elders.
Songs and Small Group Guides
Small groups at Faith Fellowship are designed to provide the context and resources to help every person at Faith Fellowship take their next step as disciples of Jesus, even if their first step is their next step. Consider this guide as well as this Spotify playlist for personal formation as well as small group discussion to help you take your next step as a disciple.
Songs for Titus
Small Group Guide
Meeting with God
If you have spent anytime at church, you might have heard about how you should have a “quiet time with God.” Is this important and if so, how should we go about meeting with God? Even if this is a regular practice for you, could you teach a younger Christian how to have a regular meeting time with God? The purpose of this core class is to give you a Biblical understanding of why we should meet with God on a daily basis and to equip you with practical tools that we hope will help you do just that.
Easily Accessible Commentaries
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus - Daniel Akin, Tony Merida, David Platt
Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, these authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition.
2 Timothy and Titus: To Guard the Deposit - Bryan Chappell
This is part of a series noted for its steadfast commitment to biblical authority, clear exposition of Scripture, and readability, making it widely accessible for both new and seasoned pastors, as well as men and women hungering to read the Bible in a fresh way.
An accessible commentary written for people of every age and stage, from new believers to pastors and teachers. This resource is for you to read as a guide to this wonderful letter, feed as a daily devotional to help you grow in Christ and lead as notes to aid you in explaining, illustrating and applying Titus.
Commentaries for the Seasoned
Pillar New Testament Commentary on Titus - Robert Yarborough
Offers a straightforward reading of these texts with thorough and comprehensive exegesis. Engaging with the best scholarship and resources, this commentary shows how these letters are as relevant today as they were to the early Christians.
Evangelical Theological Commentary on 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus - Andreas Kostenberger
Captures the rich theological contributions of the book while highlighting Paul's mature reflections on doctrine, the church's nature, mission, relationships, dynamics, and oversight, the Christian life, and the last days. This commentary also analyzes these letters against the Old Testament and the rest of the New Testament.
Books on the Themes of Titus
Following the pattern found in Scripture, this book explains how disciple-making relationships should function in the context of the local church, teaching us how to cultivate a culture of discipling as a normal part of our everyday lives.
Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus - Jeramie Rinne
Giving practical guidance to new elders and helping church members better understand and support their spiritual leaders, this conversational book emphasizes purposeful ministry rather than project management.
RetroChristianity - Michael Svigel
Calling for a return to historical and theological roots, this book begins by addressing some of present-day evangelicalism’s problems and explores what can be done to help churches regain a healthy perspective on doctrine.
The Imperfect Disciple - Jared Wilson
For the believer who is tired of quasi-spiritual lifehacks being passed off as true, down-and-dirty discipleship, this is a discipleship book that isn't afraid to be honest about the mess we call real life.