New Testament Survey

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

PHILEMON

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Name the author of the book of Philemon.
• Identify to whom the book of Philemon was written.
• State the purpose for the book of Philemon.
• Write the Key Verse of the book of Philemon from memory.
• State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Philemon.

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Paul

TO WHOM: Philemon, a Christian who lived at Colosse

PURPOSE: To appeal for Onesimus, the runaway slave of Philemon who had become a believer. The book also serves as a practical example of Christian principles applied to social relationships. It also illustrates the principle of forgiveness, and the ministry of intercession.

KEY VERSE: Philemon 1:10

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Christian principles must be applied to social relationships.

MAIN CHARACTERS: Paul, Onesimus, Philemon. Minor characters mentioned are Apphia, Archippus, Epaphras, Marcus, Demas, Lucas, Aristarchus

OUTLINE

I. Introduction: Philemon 1:1-7