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Scripture: Philemon 1-25

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Introduction

1. Background of the book
   1. Paul was a prisoner in Rhome—twice
   2. Four so-called “prison epistles”
   3. Onesimus, a runaway slave
   4. The purpose of the epistle
   5. Some characteristics of the epistle

1. The prayer for Philemon (Philemon 1-7)
   1. The greeting (Philemon 1-3)
   2. The thanksgiving and petition (Philemon 4-7)
2. The plea for Onesimus (Philemon 8-17)
   1. The bases of it (Philemon 8-9)
   2. The beneficiary of it (Philemon 10-11)
   3. The petition (Philemon 12-17)
3. The pledge of Paul (Philemon 18-25)
   In verses 17-19 three truths are illustrated.

Conclusion and application