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Philemon – “Charge It to My Account”. “This is a notable Epistle, and full of worth; each word having its weight, each syllable its substance. From an abject subject, the receiving of a runaway servant, St. Paul soars like a heavenly eagle, and flies a high pitch of heavenly discourse.” (John Trapp)
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The book of Philemon illustrates that principles like these can and should profoundly affect the lives of believers. What's the big idea? Paul’s message to Philemon was a simple one: based on the work of love and forgiveness that had been wrought in Philemon’s heart by God, show the same to the escaped and now-believing slave Onesimus.
- Pamela Palmer
- We Can Use Our Home for God’s Glory. “To the church that meets in your home” (verse 2). The early church met in the homes of believers, which was the case for Philemon’s church, as well.
- We Should Pray for One Another. “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers” (verse 4). Often, Paul included in his letters that he was praying for the Christians he wrote to and ministered to.
- Our Faith Is a Blessing to Others. “Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people” (verse 7).
- We Can Appeal to Others in Love.
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PHILEMON. The letter to Philemon is the shortest of the Pauline epistles. It is addressed, not to a church, although a church is mentioned, but to a person, Philemon. As such it differs greatly from the epistles Paul must have written approximately at the same time, (Philippians, Ephesians and Colossians).
To Philemon our beloved friend: Paul wrote to Philemon, a Christian brother living in Colosse. This is the only place in the New Testament where Philemon is mentioned by name, but we do know that he was a beloved friend to Paul.
