I. What Onesimus Had Been
II. What Onesimus Had Become
III. What Onesimus Meant to Paul

I. Paul’s Initial Purpose
II. Paul’s Self-Denial
III. Paul’s Sincere Compliment

I. The Beautiful Relationship
II. The Intimate Secret
III. The Favoured Recipients

I. What?
II. In Whom?
III. Who?

I. Not Flaunting His Authority
II. Appealing to Love
III. Drawing Out Philemon’s Affection

I. Philemon’s Generous Love
II. Paul’s Thankful Response
III. Paul’s Expectant Prayer

I. The Old Testament Situation
II. The New Testament Situation
III. The Christian Response

I. A Beloved Brother
II. An Affectionate Greeting
III. A Moving Self-Designation