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Dec 24 06 10:41 PM
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Quote:I. Introduction. A. Greeting (1:1-3). 1. Letter written by Paul (1:1). a. Paul describes himself as a prisoner of Jesus (1:1) b. Timothy was with Paul (1:1). 2. Letter written to Philemon (1:1). a. Also written to Apphia, our sister (1:2). b. Also Archippus, our fellow-soldier (1:2). c. Also to the church in thy house (1:2). 3. Paul wishes for them grace and peace (1:3). B. Personal remarks (1:4-7). 1. Paul was thankful for Philemon and prayed for him (1:4). 2. Paul knew of Philemon's love and faith (1:5). 3. Paul wanted the Philemon to share his faith with others (1:6). a. We share faith through preaching the word to the lost (1:6). b. Faith is shared when we feed the hungry and take care of the needy (1:6). 4. Philemon extended hospitality to the saved (1:7).II. Main Subject of the Letter (1:8-21). A. Paul could have commanded Philemon to do the right thing (1:9). 1. The apostle preferred to entreat Philemon because of love (1:9). a. Paul reminded Philemon of his age (1:9). b. He also mentioned he was a prisoner of Jesus (1:9). B. Paul begs Philemon on behalf of Onesimus (1:10-14). 1. Paul converted Onesimus while Paul was in prison (1:10). 2. Paul says the once unprofitable Onesimus was now profitable to both the apostle and to Philemon (1:11). 3. Paul sent Onesimus back to Philemon (1:12-14). a. Paul loved Onesimus (1:12). b. Paul wanted to keep Onesimus with him to help the apostle in his imprisonment (1:13). c. Paul would not keep Onesimus without the consent of Philemon because he did not want to force a benefit against the will of the benefactor (1:14). C. Reasons for receiving and restoring Onesimus (1:15-19). 1. Onesimus returns as a brother in the Lord with whom Philemon might spend eternity in heavenly rest (1:15). 2. Paul says that Onesimus comes back to Philemon not as just a slave but as a brother in Christ (1:16). a. In the flesh, Onesimus was Philemon's slave (1:16). b. In the Lord, Onesimus was Philemon's brother (1:16). 3. Paul pleads with Philemon to receive Onesiums as he would receive Paul if he came to Philemon (1:17). 4. If Onesimus owes Philemon anything, Paul will repay it (1:18-19). a. Paul wrote the bond with his hand (1:19). b. Paul does not invoke the fact that Philemon owed his very self to the apostle (1:19). D. Personal appeal (1:20-22). 1. Paul says that if Philemon will receive Onesiums and treat him well, it would give him joy and rest his heart in Christ (1:20). 2. Paul expresses confidence and satisfaction that Philemon would do what Paul wanted him to do (1:21). 3. Paul wanted Philemon to prepare accommodations for him because he expected to be released from prison and visit with Philemon (1:22).III. Conclusion (1:23-25). A. Epaphras, Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, Paul's fellow-workers, sent their good wishes (1:23-24). B. Paul wanted the favor of Jesus to be with Philemon's spirit (1:25).
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