2 Timothy & Titus (Reformed Expository Commentary)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The apostle Paul is known for his doctrinally rich writing, but we should not overlook his concern for the practical. In his letters to Timothy and Titus—faithful younger men who had followed him into ministry—Paul has much to teach every one of us about godly leadership, sound teaching, and holy living.
In this warm and pastoral commentary, Daniel Doriani and Richard Phillips show how the letters brim with the message of God’s grace as it is practically applied, challenging us to embrace Paul’s priorities and to remain faithful in suffering. They explore Paul’s treatment of important doctrines such as election, predestination, assurance of salvation, and more. And they point us to Christ, who empowers us by his grace as we labor for his sake.
- Examines how the letters brim with the message of God’s grace as it is practically applied
- Directs readers to Christ, who empowers us by his grace as we labor for his sake
- Explores Paul’s treatment of important doctrines such as election, predestination, assurance of salvation
Top Highlights
“As Tim Chester writes, Titus ‘is all about ensuring the gospel is central to the everyday life of the church, so that the world can be reached for Christ.’1 To study Titus today is to be challenged to embrace the same priorities that Paul expounded, in order that we might be used by God for his gospel in our generation.” (Page 126)
“Indeed, the themes in Titus speak to any church that desires to be sound and growing. We may summarize Paul’s concerns as addressing the need for godly leadership (Titus 1:5–16), sound doctrinal teaching (2:1–15), and holy living (3:1–15). These same ingredients are essential for more established churches as well as young ones.” (Page 126)
“The lesson is that the grace of Christ both saves and empowers (Rom. 4:20; Eph. 6:10).” (Page 28)
“The letter to Titus shows that during this same general time frame (the early a.d. 60s), Paul had preached the gospel in Crete and then left Titus to carry on the church-planting work (Titus 1:5). We have in the book of Titus, therefore, an apostolic appreciation of the work needed for a fledgling church to succeed.” (Page 126)
“Godliness is the first fruit of faith that Paul mentions, to which he adds a second: ‘in hope of eternal life’ (Titus 1:2). Here is the great blessing that comes through faith in the gospel as it is confirmed in practical godliness: we have solid ground for assurance that our future will be in heaven.” (Page 132)
Unobtrusive scholarship and pastoral passion are the earmarks of this volume. . . . The textual comments are clear and on point. The theology is edifying. The applications and illustrations are warm, pointed, and personal. Pastors, particularly, will find the volume valuable both for their own personal benefit and encouragement and for insight in how to preach the Pastoral Epistles effectively to their flocks.
—Michael Barrett, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Academic Dean, Professor of Old Testament, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Paul’s letters to his pastoral apprentices and colleagues . . . abound in wise, concrete counsel, grounded in the gospel of Christ. Who is better equipped to open up these pastoral messages than Doriani and Phillips, who are both seasoned pastors and scholars of Scripture? These expositions provide rich resources for preaching and teaching the Word, while they boldly and warmly challenge us to embrace the grace that yields godly living to God’s glory.
—Dennis E. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary California
These two epistles cover some sensitive territory—pastoral correction, womanhood, purity, eldership, essence of manliness, to name just a few. These issues are handled with grace and fortitude. As seasoned preachers, Doriani and Phillips deftly manage to convince, correct, and challenge us all at once. Marvelously done.
—Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries; Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary
- Title: 2 Timothy & Titus
- Authors: Daniel M. Doriani, Richard D. Phillips
- Series: Reformed Expository Commentary
- Publisher: P&R
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Pages: 293
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. 2 Timothy › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Titus › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781629957883, 9781629957890, 9781629957906, 1629957887, 1629957895, 1629957909
- Resource ID: LLS:REC76TI2
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-01T00:39:25Z
Richard D. Phillips (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church of Greenville, South Carolina. He is a council member of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, chairman of the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology, and coeditor of the Reformed Expository Commentary series.
Daniel M. Doriani (MDiv, PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary; STM, Yale Divinity School; Research Fellow, Yale University) is professor of theology and vice president at Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the founder and president of The Center for Faith and Work, St. Louis; a member of the Council of The Gospel Coalition; and a regular blogger. He was also a lead pastor for fifteen years.
