1 and 2 Timothy Titus: A Theological Commentary for Preachers

1 and 2 Timothy Titus: A Theological Commentary for Preachers engages hermeneutics for preaching employing theological exegesis that enables the preacher to utilize all the units of these epistles to craft effective sermons. This commentary unpacks the crucial link between Scripture and application: the theology of each preaching text (pericope). The three letters--collectively the Pastoral Epistles--are divided into eighteen pericopes and what the author is doing with what he is saying in each is explored. The overall theological trajectory of the Pastoral Epistles concerns the promotion of Gods economy by the community of Gods people. The specific theological thrust of individual preaching units is captured in this commentary making possible a sequential homiletical movement through each pericope of the three epistles. While the primary goal of the commentary is to take the preacher from text to theology it also provides two sermon outlines for each of the eighteen preaching units of the Pastoral Epistles. The unique approach of this work results in a theology-for-preaching commentary that promises to be useful for anyone teaching through 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus with an emphasis on application.