Titus is a concise and practical manual for church life, written from the Apostle Paul to his trusted partner. Tasked with bringing order to the fledgling and unruly churches on the island of Crete, Titus receives clear instructions on his mission's two main fronts: establishing structure and teaching truth. Paul outlines the stringent character qualifications for elders who must be appointed to lead and protect the flock. He then provides a blueprint for teaching godly conduct to every group within the church, grounding all ethical instruction in the magnificent grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ. The letter powerfully insists that true faith is not abstract, but is proven by a transformed life of good works, self-control, and service.