The apostle Paul had passed through the island of Crete on his previous missionary journeys. Also, there were Cretans present in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost when thousands were saved. However it happened, the fact remained that many Cretans became followers of Jesus in this time. These believers formed house churches and were needing to mature in God’s Word so that the churches could thrive in the gospel. Paul writes this letter to his protégé, Titus, whom he left on the island to shepherd the work of the gospel. He instructs Titus on the importance of appointing qualified, godly elders at every fledgling house church. Paul makes clear of the importance of combatting false doctrine and ungodly living among them; both are barriers to the gospel. Paul’s words to Titus are as relevant today as they were in the first century A.D. In order for the light of the gospel to shine brightly into our dark culture, we must get the gospel right in our doctrine and our living. 

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