Titus was written by Paul, which most people do not question. Believers and people of the ancient world did not argue who wrote this book, but rather accepted Paul as the author because of the style of the letter and the clear statement that Paul made. Some people in our modern world will challenge the authorship because they view that this epistle is not written in the same style that Paul’s previous letters were written. Although some have questioned the authorship, it is not an argument that has been seriously considered due to the fact that Paul identifies himself in the text as the writer of this letter. In Titus 1:1 (English Standard Version) it says, “Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith …show more content…
The recipient of this book is none other than Titus. Titus was a Greek convert that Paul wrote to, so that Paul could instruct Titus on the issues that Titus should teach about to the people of Crete. Paul wrote this book around A.D. 66, but there is no mutual agreement across the borders that most scholars accept as accurate. Some people propose that Paul wrote this book in between his Rome imprisonment, which is happened close to A.D. 66. That means that Paul wrote Titus either early on in A.D. 66 or sometime before then. Throughout this book, readers can see that Paul wants to encourage Titus and provide teaching information that Titus can share with the people of Crete. Since Titus is a new convert, Paul must start by stating sound doctrine. Paul wrote in Titus 2:1 (English Standard Version) “Bust as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” That verse shows Christians that Paul wanted to lay the foundation of sound doctrine with Titus, so that he could make sure Titus was properly educating people about the life of Christ’s