Summary As Paul ends his letter, he continues to appeal to Philemon with specific requests to forgive his slave, illustrating the gospel and its implications. This passage teaches us three purposes for practicing forgiveness. Outline I. To Demonstrate the Gospel (vv. 17-19) II. To Become a Blessing (vv. 20-21) III. To Experience True Fellowship (vv. […]
Summary Paul’s point in writing to Philemon is to appeal to him to forgive Onesimus. He reminded Philemon of his love for Christ and how he refreshed the saints, and now Paul urges him to forgive his slave on the basis of love, his union and new character in Christ, and God’s providential plan over […]
Paul shared his prayer of thanksgiving to God for Philemon’s loveand faith. And before appealing to Philemon to do what is difficult,the apostle Paul prayed for him to encourage him to continue togrow in his love, faith, knowledge of Christ, and in serving thebrethren.Four examples of how to pray for God’s peoplea. Give thanks for […]
Summary The apostle Paul writes a letter to his friend Philemon in the most loving way to ask him to forgive and restore his slave, Onesimus, who is now his brother through the gospel of Jesus Christ.A Letter to a friend on forgiveness Outline 1.The Sender (v.1)2.The Recipients (v.2)3.The Greetings (v.3)
