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A study of the book of Philemon. Emphasis on Community and Reconciliation
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- 1. Philemon
- 2. Big Idea Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 1 Corinthians 14:40 (NASB95) 2
- 3. Philemon
- 5. Fellowship Koinonia- Community, joint participation, close association Each other Jesus Christ Holy Spirit God the Father 5
- 6. Reconciliation to reestablish proper friendly interpersonal relations after these have been disrupted or broken (the componential features of this series of meanings involve (1) disruption of friendly relations because of (2) presumed or real provocation, (3) overt behavior designed to remove hostility, and (4) restoration of original friendly relations)—‘to reconcile, to make things right with one another, to reconcile fully, reunite. 6
- 7. Pictures from Jesus Luke 15:4–6…What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ 7
- 8. Pictures from Jesus Luke 15:8–9 Or what woman, if she has ten silver coins and loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost!’ 8
- 9. Pictures from Jesus Luke 15:11–24 And He said, “A man had two sons. 12 “The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.’ So he divided his wealth between them. 13 “And not many days later, the younger son gathered everything together and went on a journey into a distant country, and there he squandered his estate with loose living. 14 “Now when he had spent everything, a severe famine occurred in that country, and he began to be impoverished. 15 “So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 “And he would have gladly filled his stomach with the pods that the swine were eating, and no one was giving anything to him. 17 “But when he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger! 18 ‘I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men.” ’ 20 “So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 “And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 “But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet; 23 and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; 24 for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate. 9
- 10. The Back Story of Philemon Philemon was a wealthy resident of Colossae Met Paul in Emphasis during the “open door” Became a Christ follower Started a church in his house. 10 Philemon
- 11. The Back Story of Philemon Philemon owned household slaves. Onesimus was one them. Conflict arose in the house. Possible theft Onesimus ran away to Rome 11 Onesimus
- 12. Back Story Paul is in Rome under house arrest Onesimus finds Paul Court case dilemma Salvation and discipleship Dilemma on runaway slaves Onesimus become a right-hand man 12 Paul
- 13. Meet the Men in relation to each other Philemon-the injured party Onesimus-the offender Paul-the reconciler 13
- 14. Paul writes a personal letter Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker, and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon 1–3 14
- 15. To the residence of Philemon-beloved brother Apphia-sister Archippus-fellow soldier Their house church 15
- 16. Personal I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints; and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of Philemon 4–7 16
- 17. Personal every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake. For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. Philemon 4–7 17
- 18. The Philemon Effect Expressing love Effective faith Causes joy and encouragement Christian ripple effect 18
- 19. Keyword Fellowship I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake. Philemon 6 19
- 20. Philemon is a doer For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. Philemon 7 20
- 21. Stop and think Do you know a Philemon? How do you think he reacted when he was handed this letter from by his runaway slave? What impact could a “normal” cultural reaction have on the Christian community? What impact would it have on the reputation to outsiders? 21
- 22. Personal favor Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is proper, yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—since I am such a person as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus— Philemon 8–9 22
- 23. Paul the old prisoner Not authority Asking in love 23
- 24. The Runaway I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment, who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me. I have sent him back to you in person, that is, sending my very heart, whom I wished to keep with Philemon 10–14 24
- 25. The Runaway me, so that on your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the gospel; but without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your goodness would not be, in effect, by compulsion but of your own free will. Philemon 10–14 25
- 26. Meet the runaway Begotten child Useless to useful The heart of Paul Ministering 26
- 28. Stop and think Have you offended anyone? Has anyone offended you? Who is the slave? The offender or the offended? 28
- 29. Do the right thing Consent Compulsion Free will 29
- 30. Cannot Command This Be kind to one another, tender- hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 30
- 31. More than restoration For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever, no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. Philemon 15–16 31
- 33. Christian Idea …since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him— a renewal in which there is no distinction between Colossians 3:9b–11 33
- 34. Christian Idea Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all, and in all. Colossians 3:9b–11 34
- 35. Break with culture If then you regard me a partner, accept him as you would me. Philemon 17 35
- 36. Partner Same root word as fellowship/Koinonia 36
- 37. A picture But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account; I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand, I will repay it (not to mention to you that you owe to me even your own self as well). Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. Philemon 18-20 37
- 39. Is it possible? Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 39
- 40. A sign of maturity Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say. Philemon 21 40
- 41. Audacity of Confidence At the same time also prepare me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given to you. Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers. Philemon 22–24 41
- 42. Be a vessel of grace The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Philemon 25 42
- 43. Philemon
Editor's Notes
- Philemon
- 2 Corinthians 5:18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,
- Up to 2.8 million teens run away every year and the 12-17 year old age demographic is at a higher risk for homelessness than any adult age demographic. 1. 47% of teens that run away or were homeless indicated that a conflict with their primary parent or guardian was the major reason why they left. 2. 80% of girls that ran away from home report having been physically and/or sexually abused. 3. 43% of all runaways report that physical abuse was experienced before leaving their home. 1 out of every 2 teenage runaways in shelters or on the streets reports that their parents told them to leave or knew they were leaving and just didn’t care.
- Fellowship Reconciliation
- Koinonia- Community, joint participation, close association Each other Acts 2:42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Holy Spirit Philippians 2:1–2 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. God the Father 1 John 1:3 what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
- to reestablish proper friendly interpersonal relations after these have been disrupted or broken (the componential features of this series of meanings involve (1) disruption of friendly relations because of (2) presumed or real provocation, (3) overt behavior designed to remove hostility, and (4) restoration of original friendly relations)—‘to reconcile, to make things right with one another, to reconcile fully, reunite. Not just forgiveness but that is important
- Luke 15:4–6…What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ Restoring the one who wandered away
- Luke 15:8–9 Or what woman, if she has ten silver coins and loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost!’ The carelessness of others
- Luke 15:11–24 And He said, “A man had two sons. 12 “The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.’ So he divided his wealth between them. 13 “And not many days later, the younger son gathered everything together and went on a journey into a distant country, and there he squandered his estate with loose living. 14 “Now when he had spent everything, a severe famine occurred in that country, and he began to be impoverished. 15 “So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 “And he would have gladly filled his stomach with the pods that the swine were eating, and no one was giving anything to him. 17 “But when he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger! 18 ‘I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men.” ’ 20 “So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 “And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 “But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet; 23 and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; 24 for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate. Willful disobedience
- Philemon was a wealthy resident of Colossae Met Paul in Emphasis during the “open door” Became a Christ follower Started a church in his house.
- Philemon owned household slaves. Onesimus was one them. Conflict arose in the house. Possible theft . Trust was broken. A real offence occourred Onesimus ran away to Rome
- Paul is in Rome under house arrest Onesimus finds Paul Court case dilemma Salvation and discipleship Dilemma on runaway slaves Onesimus become a right-hand man
- Philemon-the injured party Onesimus-the offender Paul-the reconciler
- Philemon 1–3 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker, and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Philemon a beloved brother Apphia sister Wife of Philemon Archippus a fellow soldier possible son of Philemon Colossians 4:17 Say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”
- Philemon 4–7 I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints; and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of
- every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake. For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
- Expressing love loving Jesus and his people Effective faith Causes joy and encouragement Christian ripple effect
- Philemon 6 I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake. Fellowship partnership, mutual relationship Not a thought exercise but something you do Right fellowship makes us effective at being and doing good
- Philemon 7 For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. His action have bought benefit to the Christian community. Paul and others
- Do you know a Philemon? How do you think he reacted when he was handed this letter from by his runaway slave? What impact could a “normal” cultural reaction have on the Christian community? What impact would it have on the reputation to outsiders?
- Philemon 8–9 Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is proper, yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—since I am such a person as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—
- Not using his authority Asking in love I wish I could use my authority for situations like this but that wouldn’t work. It must come from love.
- Philemon 10–14 I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment, 11 who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me. I have sent him back to you in person, that is, sending my very heart, whom I wished to keep with
- me, so that on your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the gospel; but without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your goodness would not be, in effect, by compulsion but of your own free will.
- Begotten child- bought him to saving faith Useless to useful- Discipleship process The heart of Paul- Paul loves him Ministering – not just a hearer but a doer
- Punishment-imprisonment, beat, branded or crucified Restoration- receive back to his position in Philemon’s house Elevation- Brother in the Lord and more
- Have you offended anyone? Has anyone offended you? Who is the slave? The offender or the offended?
- Reconciliation cannot be commanded. Restoration is a personal decision. It takes love. It takes the Holy Spirit. It is a choice Consent Compulsion Free will
- Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
- Philemon 15–16 For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever, no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
- Separated for a time Reunited Time can be used to heal if you let it. Time gives maturity to develop, allows emotion to fade, Time can be poison to your soul if you let it.
- …since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him— a renewal in which there is no distinction between
- Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all, and in all.
- Philemon 17 If then you regard me a partner, accept him as you would me. Partner same root work as fellowshipfellowship, association, community, communion, joint participation.
- Same root word as fellowship/Koininia one who participates with another in some enterprise or matter of joint concern—‘partner, associate, one who joins in with “partaker” five times, “partner” three times, “fellowship” once, and “companion Accept the slave as he would the apostle
- Philemon 18 But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account;
- Offended Christlike Offender Matthew 5:23–24…“Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.
- Romans 12:17–18 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
- Philemon 21 Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say. Yes he did more
- Philemon 22–24 At the same time also prepare me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given to you. Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers.
- Philemon 25 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
- Prayer