I spoke to Brian Tabb, academic dean and associate professor of biblical studies at Bethlehem College and Seminary, general editor for Themelios, and author of 1-2 Timothy and Titus: A 12 Week Study in the Knowing the Bible study guide series from Crossway. In our conversation, Tabb answers the question, “What is the book of Titus about?” in several ways including, “Titus is about the gospel at work,” “It’s about being saved for good,” and “Titus is about the organic connection between what is taught and caught.”

Over the course of our conversation Tabb helps Bible teachers understand the unique setting of the ministry of Titus—the island of Crete and Cretans who have been saved by grace—as well as the role of good works in the life of a Christian. We also talk about what it looks like to “adorn the gospel” in the way we live it out.

Resources recommended by Brian Tabb:

• The Letters to Timothy and Titus (The Pillar New Testament Commentary) by Robert W. Yarbrough
• 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus (The Expositor's Bible Commentary) by Robert L. Thomas and Andreas J. Köstenberger
• Commentary on 1-2 Timothy and Titus (Biblical Theology for Christian Proclamation) by Andreas J. Köstenberger

Recommended Audio Resources:

• Talks on Titus by Carrie Sandom
• Talks on Titus by Jamie Child
• Sermons on Titus by Alistair Begg