As philemon forgave onesimus on pauls request, it was as if he was giving a drink of cold water in the name of a disciple and he shall be rewarded for it matthew 10. Philemon 1 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Philemon was converted through pauls ministry, as also was archippus, his son, and apphia his wife. Read philemon commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Philemon, matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible, 1706. New testament apocrypha studies synod of hippo textual criticism. Book of philemon book iii, chapter 4, book vii, chapter 21, ecclesiastical history, eusebius of caesarea c 320. It is first a primary history source for roman history in the first century. The book of philemon introductory words it is a wonderful thing to be privileged to enter a home of the first century and see into its workings, at least in part. Paul does not identify himself as an apostle with authority, but as a prisoner of jesus christ, calling.
The books of 1 timothy, 2 timothy, and titus are known as the pastoral epistles because they contain. Thirdly, if onesimus stayed he helped man in chains for the gospel. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book.
Many people are turned off to the bible because they perceive it to be a book which addresses doctrinal issues they are unable to understand because they havent been to some religious school they think understanding the bible requires some theological degree. Thank you for your in depth sharing of the book of philemon. Philemon bible study lesson 1 historical backgrounds of. Minister, woodland heights christian church, crawfordsville, in no. Onesimus had apparently stolen from philemon, and run away to rome phlm. Philemon commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Philemon 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Paul employs psychological tact, while at the same time not sacrificing his apostles authority. Before them, god had used law, history, poetry, prophecy, and the gospel records. Often, scholars who study the bible write books about it. A bridge between the world of the bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the bible. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. The home to which we now have access is the home of philemon at colosse. Study guide for philemon by david guzik blue letter bible. Paul left titus on the island of crete for a special task. Apparently philemon was welltodo, for his home was large enough to accommodate the church assemblies, and he was a slave owner. In the bible book that bears philemon s name, paul addressed his beloved brother as a fellow worker, a title given to those who served for a time alongside paul. Matthews, 1998, hendrickson publishers the divine outline of history, tapes on philemon, r. Paul, a prisoner of christ jesus, and timothy our brother, to philemon our. Philemon 125 friendship, forgiveness, reputation discussion questions 1.
Most of the people mentioned in this letter for example, apphia, archipus, and others, including philemon and onesimus, are also mentioned in colossians, a fact which implies a close relationship between the two letters. The book is a very personal letter sent from the apostle paul see philemon 1,9,19 to his friend and son in the faith philemon. Grace to you, and peace, from god our father and our lord jesus christ. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of philemon.
The key personalities of philemon are paul, philemon, and onesimus. The apostles joy and praise for philemon s steady faith in the lord jesus, and love to all the saints. Paul and philemon may have had what is known as a patronclient relationship. Start studying study questions for the book of philemon. It gives us a glimpse into how christians of the first century approached problem. Tertullians description of and arguments against marcions bible. Could the common view of onesimus as a runaway, thieving slave be wrong. Philemon bible study lesson 1 historical backgrounds of philemon information useful to understand before a study of the letters contents slavery in the grecoroman world one of the most important things to understand about philemon is the background of slavery in the ancient world.
This 2 part expository study of philemon was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 2007. Knoch, 1968, concordant publishing concern commentary on pauls epistles to the ephesians, philippians, colossians, and to philemon, joseph agar beet, 1982, wesleyan books. Paul says this to persuade philemon to do the right thing. What does paul mean by saying he is a prisoner of christ jesus. Exegetical guide to the greek new testament, murray j. Study in philemon by edgar pierce exposing the word. One of the visitors converted under pauls teaching was a man named philemon, a slaveowner from the nearby city of colossae philemon 1. The epistle of paul to philemon, known simply as philemon, is one of the books of the christian. Book of philemon overview insight for living ministries. In pauls day, slavery had virtually eclipsed free labor. Biblical greek exegesis presents a proven, highly practical approach to the study of intermediate and advanced greek grammar. Philemon, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Philemon 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Allow pauls letter to philemon to encourage forgiveness in your own life, and trust god to foster renewed life in your heart and your relationships. Word meanings in the new testament, ralph earle, 1984, baker book house manners and customs in the bible, victor h. Can this short letter be viewed from different perspectives. They give thanks to god for the good estate of that church, and the wonderful progress of the gospel in every place, colossians 1. The book of philemon is as several authors have said, like looking over the shoulder of philemon as he reads his personal mail. The epistle to philemon chapter one objectives in studying philemon 1 to be impressed with the loving hospitality which characterized the christians in the early church 2 to learn lessons in the use of tact in dealing with others summary in this very short and personal epistle, paul addresses it to philemon, apphia, archippus and to the.
Slavery was widespread in the roman empire according to some estimates, slaves constituted one third, perhaps more, of the population and an accepted part of life. There was a church there, perhaps established by epaphras colossians 1. The letter is about the fate of a runaway slave, onesimus, as he returns to his slave master. Study questions for the book of philemon flashcards quizlet. The saints met in the home of a man named philemon, who was a convert of pauls on some earlier occasion philemon 19. The epistle of paul to philemon, known simply as philemon, is one of the books of the christian new testament. Jerome in his commentary on the epistle, mentions the. Paul, a prisoner of christ jesus, and timothy, a brother. Callahan argues that the earliest commentators on this work the homily of origen and the antimarcion preface are silent about onesimus possible.
Paul, a bondservant of god and an apostle of jesus christ, according to the faith of gods elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, a. The book of philemon is about a personal appeal to a prosperous christian slave owner to receive his slave back as a brother in christ. The apostles joy and praise for philemons steady faith in the lord jesus, and love to all the saints. The designation desert island commentary means that if i could have only one commentary on a letter this would be it. Study guide for 1 samuel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
I beseech thee for my son onesimus, whom i have begotten in my. The salutation of paul and timothy to the church at colosse, colossians 1. It is a prison letter, coauthored by paul the apostle with timothy, to philemon, a leader in the colossian church. It is the first book ive really studied and just like you said it is really inticing and precious to discover the lords word like this. This summary of the book of philemon provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philemon. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. Philemon provides valuable historical insights into the early churchs relationship to the institution of slavery.
Apparently paul and titus had been together in a ministry on the island of. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Lessons learned from philemon simple bible studies. A selected bibliography of colossians and philemon. Paul also reminds philemon that philemon was a sinner. Most textbooks focus on learning syntactical categories, illustrated by sentences taken from the greek new testament, and place little emphasis on how to apply greek grammar to the greek text in preparing sermons and lectures. It deals with the themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. Study the bible online using commentary on philemon and more. This message is an overview of the book of philemon and part of a 2year study of the bible. Philemon overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Exegesis of philemon presented at the chicago conference at st.
Frankly, i believe that paul had no idea his letter to philemon would be included in the canon of scripture, and i think he. They were not divided into two books until the old testament was translated into greek. Pauls private letter to philemon is a short letter dealing with a private matter concerning a slave and his master. Philemon 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, like many of ironsides writings, are a standard that has stood. Titus presided over the branch of the church on the greek island of crete and thus had authority to call. So, he feels sure that philemon will do the right thing.
Summary of the book of philemon story of the bible. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. To philemon our beloved and coworker, and apphia, a sister, and archippus our cosoldier, and to the assembly in your home. It was written to philemon as a plea to request forgiveness for his runaway servant onesimus, who was a new believer in jesus christ. Unlike most of pauls letters, his letter to philemon has little directly to do with christian doctrine or the pastoral care of believers. Weekly devotional for pastors, preachers, bible teachers bible study tools thinking about. Or lead word, which is the repeated use of a word or its cognates to emphasize a certain thematic point. David guzik commentary on pauls letter to philemon, which is a plea to his.
A free bible version and commentary on pauls letter to philemon in easyenglish. Paul encourages onesimus to return to philemon, his former master, which will make this. Paul reminds philemon that he is in chains because of the gospel. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. He was with paul and barnabas during the council of jerusalem ac 15. The letter, rather, is a personal missive sent from paul to a friend in colossae. For additional information on the use of scribes, see the commentary for romans 16.
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