Incarnation, Hope, Godliness — an Overview of Titus Titus 1:1–4, Part 1

Pastor John Piper's answers · Apr 7, 2026 · 11m · transcript

John Piper presents an overview of the biblical book of Titus, explaining its structure and main themes through three key passages he calls "mountain peaks" (1:46). His main focus is how divine grace manifested in history leads to the hope of eternal life and, ultimately, to a life marked by good works.

Structure and Main Themes:

The Three High Points (Theological Structure): Piper identifies a recurring theme in three sections of the book (Titus 1:1-4; 2:11-14; 3:4-8) where Paul connects the appearance of God's goodness and grace with the practical outcome of godliness (3:6, 4:45, 6:50).

The…