Encouragement and Faith in Philemon - A Message from Paul

Paul's letter to Philemon is filled with messages of grace, peace, and love. He expresses gratitude for Philemon's love and faith, encouraging him to continue doing what is right regardless of the cost. Paul emphasizes the importance of dealing with the past and believing in others, highlighting the power of caring and partnership in the faith. Through his words, Paul serves as a reminder of the joy found in refreshing others and deepening one's understanding of Christ's teachings.

• Encouragement
• Faith
• Grace
• Partnership
• Love

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2. Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: P h i l e m o n 1 2 ( N I V )

3. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. P h i l e m o n 1 2 ( N I V )

4. I am sending himwho is my very heartback to you. P h i l e m o n 1 2 ( N I V )

5. We are to do what is right regardless of the cost.

6. Paul recognizes that we must deal with our past before we can move on with our future.

7. People need to know you care and believe in them

8. I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. P h i l e m o n 4 - 7 ( N I V )

9. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. P h i l e m o n 4 - 7 ( N I V )

10. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord s people. P h i l e m o n 4 - 7 ( N I V )

11. People need to know you care and believe in them Sometimes asking is better than demanding

12. Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus P h i l e m o n 8 9 ( N I V )

13. People need to know you care and believe in them Sometimes asking is better than demanding Point out the benefits of doing the right thing

14. that I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me. P h i l e m o n 8 9 ( N I V )

15. Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord. P h i l e m o n 1 5 1 6 ( N I V )

16. People need to know you care and believe in them Sometimes asking is better than demanding Point out the benefits of doing the right thing Set a good example

17. Im doing the right thing and I expect you to do the right thing

18. I am sending himwho is my very heartback to you. P h i l e m o n 1 2 1 3 ( N I V )

19. I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel. P h i l e m o n 1 2 1 3 ( N I V )

20. People need to know you care and believe in them Sometimes asking is better than demanding Point out the benefits of doing the right thing Set a good example Don t back people into a corner

21. But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do would not seem forced but would be voluntary. P h i l e m o n 1 4 ( N I V )

22. People need to know you care and believe in them Sometimes asking is better than demanding Point out the benefits of doing the right thing Set a good example Don t back people into a corner Ask in a way that encourages a right response

23. So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. P h i l e m o n 1 7 ( N I V )

24. If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me. I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it. And I won t mention that you owe me your very soul! P h i l e m o n 1 8 - 1 9 ( N I V )

25. I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. P h i l e m o n 2 0 - 2 1 ( N I V )

26. People need to know you care and believe in them Sometimes asking is better than demanding Point out the benefits of doing the right thing Set a good example Don t back people into a corner Ask in a way that encourages a right response I believe you ll do the right thing Provide accountability

27. And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers. P h i l e m o n 2 2 ( N I V )

28. People need to know you care and believe in them Sometimes asking is better than demanding Point out the benefits of doing the right thing Set a good example Don t back people into a corner Ask in a way that encourages a right response I believe you ll do the right thing Provide accountability