Philemon

Our new sermon series is a brief two week look at Paul’s letter to Philemon. Paul wrote this letter to Philemon while he was in captivity in Rome. While there, he met Paul, learned God’s Word, and was brought to faith in Jesus. Paul sent Onesimus back to Philemon, who was a member of the Colossian church. Paul appealed to his “dear friend and coworker” Philemon to forgive and welcome Onesimus and treat him as a brother in Christ. Paul’s appeal on behalf of Onesimus is a model of Christian love, gentleness, and tact.