(9) Paul’s Confident Conclusion

I. Confident of Philemon’s Obedience
II. Confident of His Own Release
III. Confident Among Many Witnesses



(7) God’s Good Purpose in Onesimus’ Departure

I. The Good Purpose
II. The New Relationship
III. The Great Blessing



(8) Paul’s Satisfaction of Onesimus’ Debt

I. The Debt Owed
II. The Promise Made
III. The Benefit Sought



(5) Paul’s Heartfelt Plea for Onesimus

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



(6) Paul’s Consideration of Philemon’s Position

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



(3) Paul’s Commendation of Philemon’s Love

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



(4) Paul’s Approach to Philemon

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



(1) Slavery and the Bible

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



(2) Greeting A Beloved Brother

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