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PHILEMON

PHILEMON. Pictures of Christian Greatness. Forethought Can Disarm Harsh Feelings. 1. Confidence in his love – 4-5 2. The appeal – 8 3. Remember the affection we share – 9 4. The worth of Onesimus – 10 5. The Value to Paul’s work – 13f 6. Forgive old debts – 18

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PHILEMON

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  1. PHILEMON Pictures of Christian Greatness

  2. Forethought Can Disarm Harsh Feelings • 1. Confidence in his love – 4-5 • 2. The appeal – 8 • 3. Remember the affection we share – 9 • 4. The worth of Onesimus – 10 • 5. The Value to Paul’s work – 13f • 6. Forgive old debts – 18 • 7. Expectation of “right thing” – 20-21 • 8. Request for hospitality – 22 • 9. Timothy, Epaphras, Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke – We’ve talked it over.

  3. Lessons for Us • 1. Power of Gospel – can save a master and his slave. It also modifies a relationship. • 2. The beauty of Christianity in any social system. • 3. Model for courtesy and politeness – sometimes we cast out “money changers”, but sometimes there’s another way.

  4. 4. Illustrates what true religion is – save souls, serve God – not personal whims. • 5. Persuasiveness of love. It’s better than force. • 6. Reveals Paul’s and Philemon’s true character. • 7.An unwelcome request made in an appealing manner.

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