Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

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Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies on careful rhetoric and the themes of

partnership in faith and of the mutual love of Christian community to

support his appeal for Philemon to do the right thing and receive

Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

3-22-15 Philemon: Forgiven and Forgiving

Philemon (Page 1215)

Background

Author: ____________

Date: ________________ (Written at the same time as Colossians)

Key Verse: 18 “If he has done you any wrong or _____________ you anything, charge it

to me.”

Theme: Forgiven and ________________

Structure

Part 1: Our ____________________

v. 1 “_____________, a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

v. 1 “To _______________ our dear friend and fellow worker.”

v. 10 “I appeal to you for my son ___________________, who became my son while I was

in chains.”

Part 2: Our ______________________

v. 8 “Although in Christ I could be bold and ________________ you, yet I appeal to you

on the basis of love.”

v. 14 “But I did not want to do ____________________ without your consent.”

Ephesians 4:3 “Eager to maintain _____________ of the spirit in the bond of peace.”

The Gospel in Story Form

Philemon: Forgiveness is not ___________________ for believers. Once reconciled

(forgiven) by God we must reconcile (forgive) one ____________________.

Let’s ask ourselves

Do I ___________________ to forgive?

Do I need to _________ for forgiveness?

Faith Reformed Church

www.frctc.org

The Apostle Paul writes a personal and pastoral appeal to Philemon, a

beloved co-worker, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave.

Onesimus has arrived where Paul is imprisoned and has come to faith

in Christ. Since Paul remains in prison, this letter, which accompanies

the return of Onesimus to his master, illustrates Paul's skill in pastoral

care from a distance. Paul relies