Phm 1:23-25 “There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.” Having made his plea to Philemon on Onesimus’ behalf and pledged himself to visit Philemon, Lord willing, Paul brings this letter to a close. In closing, he assures … Continue reading THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BE WITH YOUR SPIRIT
HAVING CONFIDENCE IN THY OBEDIENCE
Phm 1:21-22 “Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.” When we are relying on the direction of the Holy Spirit, we find assurance … Continue reading HAVING CONFIDENCE IN THY OBEDIENCE
LET ME HAVE JOY OF THEE
Phm 1:18-20 “If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: … Continue reading LET ME HAVE JOY OF THEE
DEPARTED FOR A SEASON
Phm 1:15-17 “For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.” … Continue reading DEPARTED FOR A SEASON
BEGOTTEN IN BONDS
Phm 1:10-14 “I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he … Continue reading BEGOTTEN IN BONDS
YET FOR LOVE’S SAKE
Phm 1:8-9 “Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.” In this statement, Paul points to the authority he has as an apostle to … Continue reading YET FOR LOVE’S SAKE
HEARING OF THY LOVE AND FAITH
Phm 1:4-7 “I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. For we have great … Continue reading HEARING OF THY LOVE AND FAITH
TO THE CHURCH IN THY HOUSE
Phm 1:1-3 “Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, and to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Many scholars believe that this letter was written … Continue reading TO THE CHURCH IN THY HOUSE