57. Philemon

  • 57. Philemon (The Choice: Vol.1)

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    Paul (the Intercessor in Chains) Category: Endurance in appeal & advocacy Could avoid: Stay silent, leave Onesimus’ case unresolved.“I am writing to you as Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus.” (Philemon 9)Cross-Refs: Ephesians 3:1; Colossians 4:3. Chose: Appealed in love on behalf of Onesimus.“I appeal…

  • 57. Philemon (The Voice: Vol.2)

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    Refusal to Forgive Onesimus Category: Failure of love & reconciliation Could endure: Welcome Onesimus as a brother in Christ.“No longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother.” (Philemon 16)Cross-Refs: Matthew 6:14–15; Colossians 3:13. Chose wrongly (implied possibility): Keep resentment and treat him as a runaway…

  • Philemon (Bible Translation History)

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    1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…

  • 57. Philemon (Bible Summary)

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    Greetings (1–3) Thanksgiving and Prayer (4–7) Paul’s Plea for Onesimus (8–21) Final Request, Greetings and Benediction (22–25)

  • 57. Philemon (Bible Overview)

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    (1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Philemon – a personal letter from Paul to Philemon, a Christian in Colossae• Definition: A brief and persuasive epistle centred on Christian reconciliation, intercession, and the transformation of social relationships through the Gospel 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul the apostle, writing…

  • 57. Philemon (Prefiguring Jesus)

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    Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Philemon 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…