Salutation. Paul sends to Titus, his true son in their common faith, his customary Christian greeting. Writing in his official capacity (1 Timothy 1:1 f.*), he appropriately emphasizes the design of his office a design based on the hope of life eternal. This is to foster in those who have responded to God's call faith and knowledge of the truth that is directed to godly living. Eternal life was promised by God before eternai ages, but the actual manifestation of His Word in its seasonable time was granted in the message with which he, Paul, was entrusted according to God's own command.
Titus 1:1. a servant (lit. slave) of God: a unique phrase in Paul, but cf. James 1:1 *
Titus 1:3. God our Saviour: 1 Timothy 1:1 *.