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Clean Break Part 2: Love, Forgiveness, Fellowship

  1. The back

  2. The people

  3. A _____________ of thanksgiving.

For I have received great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother. (Phm 7)

  1. A special _______________ not a demand.

8 For that reason, even though I have plenty of boldness in Christ to order you to do what is proper, 9 I am appealing to you, instead, on the basis of love, just as I, Paul, am an old man and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. (Phm 8–9)
Bear with one another and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint against anyone else. Forgive, just as Christ forgave you. (Col 3:13)
I am appealing to you on behalf of my child Onesimus. I became his father while I was in chains. (Phm 10)
There was a time when he was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me. (Phm 11)

Onesimus was a _____________ name for a slave. The name means _____________.

I have sent him (who is my very heart) back to you. Welcome him. (Phm 12)
13 I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might serve me in your place while I am in chains for the gospel. 14 But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your kindness would not be the result of compulsion, but of willingness. (Phm 13–14)

  1. The _____________________ of God.

God’s providence is his work of ______________________ creation, _________________ creation to function, and ___________________ creation’s affairs.

15 Perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while: so that you would have him back forever, 16 no longer as a slave, but as more than a slave, as a dear brother. He certainly is dear to me, but he is even more of a dear brother to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. (Phm 15–16)
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose, (Ro 8:28)
22 Slaves, obey your human masters in everything, not just when they are watching you, like people-pleasers, but with a sincere heart, out of respect for the Lord. … 1 Masters, show justice and fairness to your slaves, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. (Col 3:22, 4:1)

  1. Go the ___________ mile?

17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. 18 And if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me. 19 I, Paul, have written this with my own hand: I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self. 20 Yes, brother, I am asking for a favor from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. 21 Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. (Phm 17–21)

  1. Paul’s closing _________________.

Just one more thing: Prepare a guest room for me, because I am hoping to be given back to you in answer to your prayers. (Phm 22)
23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends his greetings to you, 24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my coworkers. 25 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. (Phm 23–25)

Points to Ponder

  1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this week's message?

  2. How should the extension of grace relate to situations where one Christian is above another in a leadership role?

  3. What are some other Scriptures that talk about conflict between believers?

  4. Can the church change the way conflict is handled in other areas of life?

Homework: John 8