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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ. An Appeal to Forgive & Accept Philemon. Paul is writing to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, a runaway slave By traveling with Tychicus, Onesimus would no longer be in danger of being caught by the Fugitivarii.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. An Appeal to Forgive & AcceptPhilemon Paul is writing to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, a runaway slave By traveling with Tychicus, Onesimus would no longer be in danger of being caught by the Fugitivarii

  3. An Appeal to Forgive & AcceptPhilemon Paul’s letter is an appeal to Philemon to accept back Onesimus as a brother in Christ Paul knew Philemon well and considered him “beloved,” a “fellow worker” and a “brother”

  4. For Love’s Sake Philemon 8-9 Paul had authority to command Philemon to do what was right For love’s sake Paul only appeals

  5. Righteousness and Slavery Americans are usually shocked by Paul sending Onesimus, a slave, back to his master Many commentators try to soften, explain away or even change Paul’s actual actions The Law of Moses regulated slavery, but did not prohibit it.

  6. Righteousness and Slavery The Law of Moses regulated slavery, but did not prohibit it. Man capture was a capital offense, but slaves could be acquired as a result of war or by purchase Foreign slaves could be held permanently, but Hebrew slaves for only a limited number of years.

  7. Righteousness and Slavery A Hebrew could sell himself or a relative to pay debts - it was their welfare system of last resort There were many regulations regarding the treatment of slaves

  8. Righteousness and Slavery Paul refers to slavery in different ways: As an analogy to one’s spiritual condition - Romans 6:6:16:18; Ephesians 6:6; Romans 6:18 As a figure of speech signifying submission or yielding - 1 Corinthians 9:19, 27 To those literally in bondage - 1 Corinthians 7:21-22

  9. Righteousness and Slavery Living for Christ, not status as a slave or freeman was the crucial issue for Paul Paul commanded slaves to serve their master’s well – Ephesians 6:5-8; Colossians 3:22-24; 1 Timothy 6:1-2

  10. Righteousness and Slavery Paul sent Onesimus back as a slave to his master because it was right before the Lord We must be diligent students of the Bible and frame our understanding of the world by it.

  11. Paul’s Relationship to Onesimus Philemon 10 & 12 Onesimus responded to the gospel and was converted through Paul’s ministry Onesimus had become very dear to Paul and it was emotionally difficult to sent him back

  12. The Useless is Now Useful Philemon 11 & 13 Onesimus, whose name means “profit,” had been a useless slave - one without profit He became a useful slave - “of good profit” - ministering to Paul Any ministry by a slave would be done on behalf of his master

  13. Without Compulsion Philemon 14 Paul would not do anything in regard to Onesimus without Philemon’s consent An appeal needs to be made from a position of humility that leaves the decision in their hands.

  14. Without Condition Philemon 15 While Onesimus’ actions were sinful, God was still at work to cause good for Philemon Romans 8:28 is a wonderful truth, not a cliché, of which Onesimus is an example

  15. A New Relationship Philemon 16 This is not a statement of manumission - Onesimus returned as a slave Though a slave, Onesimus was now also a brother in Christ to Philemon As a Christian brother, his service as a slave should be even better - 1 Timothy 6:2

  16. The Appeal Philemon 17 Paul’s requests Philemon to accept Onesimus back as a brother in the Lord just as he would Paul

  17. The Promise Philemon 18-19 Paul is emphatic that he would repay the cost of any past wrong Onesimus has committed The last phrase is a paralipsis meant to assure Philemon he would repay

  18. The Benefit Philemon 20 “Benefit” is the same root as his name - Paul would get benefit when Philemon received Beneficial

  19. Paul’s Hopes Philemon 21-22 Philemon’s Response (vs. 21) Paul expected that Philemon to grant his appeal for Onesimus and carry it out wholeheartedly A Future Visit (vs. 22) Paul was hopeful of being released and then visiting Philemon in Colossae

  20. Greetings & Benediction Philemon 23-25 It was common for Paul to include the greetings of those with him that knew those he was writing Paul closes with his common wish for God’s blessing upon them - The Lord’s grace be with you

  21. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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