03.30.2025 - Philemon: The Gospel & Reconciliation

Paul's Plea for Onesimus

Pastor Nate Wright

Part of Philemon: The Gospel & Reconciliation—A Study in the Book Philemon

March 28, 2025

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Philemon: The Gospel & Reconciliation
Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Paul’s Plea for Onesimus - The Book of Philemon

Understanding the Text:
1. Onesimus is a runaway slave who wronged his master Philemon and

2. Paul’s ministry has been instrumental in

of both Philemon and Onesimus.

3. Paul appeals to Philemon to:

Onesimus,

as a brother and to release him for gospel ministry.

BIG IDEA: Imitating his saviour, Paul acts as mediator,

between Philemon and Onesimus and bringing

Applying the Text:
a) The Gospel transforms

b) The Gospel transforms

c) The Gospel transforms the