Titus, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: Denny Burk
Bible Book: Titus
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary
Last updated: February 17, 2026
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Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.2/10

A clear guide for preaching Titus, connecting gospel grace to church health and good works.

Publication Date(s): 2018
Pages: 576
ISBN: 978-1433546686
Faithfulness to the Text: 8.2/10
We find Denny Burk attentive to the letter’s tight logic and careful with the pastoral reasons behind Paul’s commands.
Christ Centredness: 8.2/10
We are helped to keep grace in Christ central, especially where the letter links salvation to transformed living.
Depth of Insight: 7.9/10
We gain solid help with key themes and structure, enough to support preaching across the letter.
Clarity of Writing: 8.4/10
The commentary is clear and direct, with organisation that makes it easy to use quickly.
Pastoral Usefulness: 8.5/10
We are given strong help for applying Titus to church health, leadership, and public witness.
Readability: 8.2/10
It is accessible and focused, suited to repeated use in ministry settings.

Summary

At a Glance

Length
576 pages
Type
Expository (Mid-Level)
Theo. Perspective
Broadly Evangelical
Overall score
8.2 / 10
Strength
Strong help for linking doctrine, discipleship, and public witness.
Limitation
We may still want a more technical resource for deeper lexical and background discussion.

In Titus, ESV Expository Commentary, Denny Burk helps us preach the gospel’s power to produce godliness, especially in the everyday life of the church. Volume 11.

We are guided through Paul’s instructions on leadership, sound teaching, and good works, so our preaching remains both doctrinal and practical.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want help making clear the relationship between grace and obedience. It keeps returning us to what God has done in Christ, and then shows how that grace trains us to live differently.

We are also helped to teach on church order without harshness. The aim is a beautiful witness, shaped by sound doctrine and good works.

It is useful for new believer instruction, membership teaching, and leadership development in growing churches.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Titus, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want a mid level guide that serves clear preaching and wise application. It is particularly useful when we need to connect gospel clarity with ordinary, visible holiness.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.


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Classification

  • Level: Mid-level
  • Best For: Busy pastors, Pastors-in-training
  • Priority: Strong recommendation

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