A Story of Reconciliation and Freedom in Philemon

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Philemon tells the tale of reconciliation and freedom through the story of Paul's interactions in Rome, including the letter to the Colossians and the appeal for Onesimus. The narrative unfolds themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the intertwining of Roman and Jewish laws in the context of Paul's relationships and teachings.

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Philemon A story of reconciliation and freedom

For two whole years Paul stayed there [at Rome] in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. Acts 28:30-31

People around Paul in Rome 1Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother 23Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings.24And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow workers.

The letter to the Colossians Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here. Colossians 4:9

1Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker 2also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: 3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

18If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.

10I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who has become my son while I am in chains.

Big problems Roman law Jewish law (Deuteronomy 23:15-16) If a slave has taken refuge with you, do not hand them over to If a slave has taken refuge with you, do not hand them over to their master. Let them live among you wherever they like and in their master. Let them live among you wherever they like and in whatever town they choose. Do not oppress them. whatever town they choose. Do not oppress them. Useful? ( Onesimus means useful ) He was useless to you before; now he s useful to both of us. v11 He was useless to you before; now he s useful to both of us. v11 Slave ? (Galatians 3:26, 28) You are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. There is You are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For you no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus. are all one in Christ Jesus.

Summary of Philemon You are a model Christian I introduced you to Christ Our friendship goes back a long way Please treat Onesimus as you would treat me He s become a Christian and has helped me here He may be a slave, but he s also a Christian brother Once I m free I m coming to stay with you