Category Archives: Released (Philemon)

Philemon (Verses 17-25)

“It takes more than love to solve a problem; love must pay a price.  God does not save us by His love, He paid the debt for us!”   In the verses today, Paul makes two suggestions: 1. “Receive the slave as … Continue reading

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Philemon (Verses 8-16)

In these verses we see the picture of a man greatly changed—changed by Christ. It shows us the difference that a commitment to Christ should make in a life and just how we should receive a person who has made … Continue reading

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Philemon (Verses 1 -7)

In our series, Released we are digging into the book of Philemon, (its only 25 verses!)    Here is the commentary, background and explanation of verses 1 through 7.   I included Life Applications®   in each section, I am a HUGE fan … Continue reading

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Slavery and the New Testament

Our series “Released” is based on the New Testament book of Philemon.   Philemon is about a run away slave named Onesiumus who is returned to his master Philemon.  It’s a personal letter written from the apostle Paul to Philemon with an appeal … Continue reading

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