While Paul was in prison for the final time, he sent Timothy and Titus, young and relatively inexperienced Christian workers, to check on the churches he had established. While they were gone, Paul sent them these letters, two to Timothy and one to Titus. In each of them, Paul set forth principles that govern the administration of the local church. He dealt with the qualifications of church leaders, the ministry to widows in the church, and the correction of wayward members and those who misuse the Scriptures. He encouraged both Timothy and Titus to be diligent in serving the Lord and to...