The Apostle Paul's New Testament Letter to Philemon in the Bible
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Transcript of The Apostle Paul's New Testament Letter to Philemon in the Bible
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PHILEMON
Correct Pronounciation:fil-ay'-moneNOT fie-lee-mon!
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PHILEMON
Meaning:The Friendly One
Literally: Friendship
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Who is the letter from?
THE OLD APOSTLE PAUL&
TIMOTHY THE YOUNG ELDER
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Who is the letter to?
PHILEMON, Apphia, Archippu & Philemon's
Housechurch
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When was it written?The Apostle Paul refers to himself as old (aged) in verse 9, so the letter was
probably written in the last ten years of his life
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When was it written?
When the Apostle Paul was under house-arrest?
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When was it written?No, he wasn't under house-
arrest at this time. We know this because he asks
them to prepare a guest room for him in verse 26
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Pre-Occupations of Paul?He refers to Christ 7 times, 5 times to
Lord and 5 times to prisoners or chains - to himself in verses 1, 9, 10 and 13, and to Epaphras in verse 23; he refers to fellow- (Gr. sun: together) 4 times,
love 3 times and also makes 2 mentions of both faith, grace, heart and
prayer respectively
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People's NamesPaul = Little One
Timothy = Dear to GodPhilemon = Friendly One
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People's NamesApphia = a Beloved Sister (a Colossian) some
say she was Philemon's wife, so maybe her name should be Apphiano?!Archippu = Ruler of Horses
Jesus = Joshua The One Who Saves / SaviourChrist = The Anointed OneOnesimus = Profitable One
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People's NamesEpaphras = Devoted to Venus
Mark = Devoted to Mars (the God of War)Aristarchus = unk. (a Colossian)
Demas = prob. short for Demetrios (Devoted to the Goddess of Spring and Summer)
Lucas/Luke = Giver of Light
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Key Verses
Verse 3Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ
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Key Verses
Verses 4-7I thank my God, always making mention of you
in my Prayers...
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Key Verses
Verse 12Receive him, that is, my own heart...
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Key Verses
Verse 16No longer a Slave, but more than a Slave a
Beloved Brother...
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Key Verses
Verse 17If you consider me a
Partner, Receive him as you would Receive me
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Key Verses
Verses 18 & 19If he has Wronged you, or
Owes you Anything, put it on my Account...
...I will Repay you
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Key Verses
Verse 20...Let me have Joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my Heart in the Lord
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Key Verses
Verse 21Having Confidence in your Obedience... Knowing you
will do even more than I say
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Philemon, Paul and Onesimus
DISCUSS:What have we learned
from this Letter to Philemon & co?
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Key Verses
Verse 25The Grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
Verses 3 and 25 togetherGrace and Peace to you from God
our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ... The Grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
Romans 1 verse 7Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
How many times do you think GraceGrace and PeacePeace are referred to
together?
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
GraceGrace and PeacePeace are referred to together 1818 times in the New
Testament!
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
Romans 16 verses 20 & 24 The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you
(all.) Amen
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
1 Corinthians 1 verse 3Grace to you and Peace from God our Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
1 Corinthians 16 verse 23The Grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ be with you. My Love be with you all in
Christ Jesus. Amen
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
2 Corinthians 1 verse 2Grace to you and Peace from God our Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
2 Timothy 2 verse 1...Be strong in the Grace which is in
Christ Jesus
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
1 Peter 1 verse 2Grace to you and
Peace be multiplied
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
1 Peter 5 verses 5 - 7Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves to those
older than yourselves. Indeed, all of you should be submissive to each another, and you should all
be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud,
But gives Grace to the humble. Therefore humble yourselves under the Mighty Hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your
Care upon Him, for He Cares for you
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25 2 John 1 verse 3
Grace, Mercy and Peace will be with you from God the Father
and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father,
in Truth and Love
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Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25
2 Corinthians 12 verses 9 and 10My Grace is Enough for you, because My Strength
is made Perfect in Weakness. Therefore I will rather very happily boast in my infirmities, that the Power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in
reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christs sake. When I am Weak, I am Strong
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2 Corinthians 13 verse 14
The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the Fellowship
of the Holy Spirit, be with you all
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Grace What Is It?DISCUSS:
So what have we learned about Grace?
What is Grace?How do we receive it?
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Revelation 22 verses 20 and 21
He testifies to these things, saying, Surely I am coming quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
be with you all. AmenAmen