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<div class="head">Executable Outlines</div>
<div class="subhead">The Epistle to Philemon</div>
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OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING PHILEMON
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<p>1) To be impressed with the loving hospitality which characterized the Christians in the early church</p>
<p>2) To learn lessons in the use of tact in dealing with others</p>
<p><b>SUMMARY</p>
<p>In this very short and personal epistle, Paul addresses it to Philemon, Apphia, Archippus and to the church in their house. But it soon becomes evident that its contents are directed toward Philemon, a beloved friend and fellow laborer with Paul (<a id="si_1" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,1);">Phm 1:1</a>, <a id="si_2" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,3);">3</a>).</p>
<p>After his salutation, Paul expresses his thanks for the noble qualities which have characterized Philemon in the past, especially his love for the saints. It is because of Philemon's past performance that Paul is confident his plea will be carried out faithfully (<a id="si_3" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'4-7');">Phm 1:4-7</a>).</p>
<p>Paul's plea concerns Onesimus, a slave who had run away from Philemon. Somehow he had run into Paul at Rome and was now a new convert to Jesus Christ. As a brother in Christ, Onesimus had made himself very useful to Paul in Rome. But because he still legally belongs to Philemon, Paul is sending him back with a plea that Onesimus be forgiven and received as a brother in the Lord. Paul also offers to pay any restitution which may be owed Philemon by Onesimus (<a id="si_4" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'8-21');">Phm 1:8-21</a>).</p>
<p>The epistle ends with a request for lodging in the near future, and with sundry greetings from individuals who were with Paul in Rome (<a id="si_5" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'22-25');">Phm 1:22-25</a>).</p>
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OUTLINE
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<div class="levl"><b>I. <u>SALUTATION</u> <a id="si_6" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'1-3');">Phm 1:1-3</a>)</div>
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A. FROM... (<a id="si_7" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,1);">Phm 1:1a</a>)
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<div class="lev1">1. Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus</div>
<div class="lev1">2. Timothy, a brother</div>
<div class="levA"><b>B. TO... (<a id="si_8" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'1-2');">Phm 1:1b-2</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">1. Philemon, a beloved friend and fellow laborer</div>
<div class="lev1">2. Apphia</div>
<div class="lev1">3. Archippus, a fellow soldier</div>
<div class="lev1">4. The church in their house</div>
<div class="levA"><b>C. GREETINGS (<a id="si_9" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,3);">Phm 1:3</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">1. Grace and peace</div>
<div class="lev1">2. From God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ</div>
<div class="levl"><b>II. <u>THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER</u> (<a id="si_10" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'4-7');">Phm 1:4-7</a>)</div>
<div class="levA"><b>A. PAUL'S THANKFULNESS (<a id="si_11" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'4-5');">Phm 1:4-5</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">1. Expressed in frequent prayers to God</div>
<div class="lev1">2. For Philemon's love and faith toward Jesus and all the saints</div>
<div class="levA"><b>B. PAUL'S PRAYER (<a id="si_12" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'6-7');">Phm 1:6-7</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">1. That the sharing of Philemon's faith might be effective</div>
<div class="lev1">2. Through the acknowledgment of every good thing in Philemon</div>
<div class="lev1">3. For example, the joy and comfort experienced by Paul from Philemon's love, as Paul hears of how he refreshed the hearts of the saints</div>
<div class="levl"><b>III. <u>THE PLEA FOR ONESIMUS</u> (<a id="si_13" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'8-21');">Phm 1:8-21</a>)</div>
<div class="levA"><b>A. AN APPEAL, NOT A COMMAND (<a id="si_14" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'8-9');">Phm 1:8-9</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">1. Paul had the authority to command what is fitting</div>
<div class="lev1">2. He chose instead to make an appeal based upon...</div>
<div class="lev1">a. Love itself</div>
<div class="lev1">b. Paul's "age"</div>
<div class="lev1">c. His imprisonment</div>
<div class="levA"><b>B. PAUL'S PLEA (<a id="si_15" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'10-20');">Phm 1:10-20</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">1. Concerns Onesimus (<a id="si_16" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'10-11');">Phm 1:10-11</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">a. Who was converted by Paul while in chains, and is now like a son to him</div>
<div class="lev1">b. Who though once was unprofitable to Philemon, is now profitable to both him and Paul</div>
<div class="lev1">2. Paul is now sending Onesimus back to Philemon (<a id="si_17" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'12-14');">Phm 1:12-14</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">a. Though he is very dear to Paul</div>
<div class="lev1">b. Though Paul wished to keep him and have him work in Philemon's behalf in the gospel</div>
<div class="lev1">c. But Paul did not want to do anything without Philemon's whole-hearted consent</div>
<div class="lev1">3. Paul's desire is that Philemon receive Onesimus as a brother in Christ (<a id="si_18" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'15-17');">Phm 1:15-17</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">a. Perhaps his running away was for this purpose, that he might become a beloved brother in the Lord</div>
<div class="lev1">b. So if Philemon considered himself a partner of Paul, Paul asks that he receive Onesimus as he would Paul himself</div>
<div class="lev1">4. Paul offers to repay Philemon (<a id="si_19" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'18-19');">Phm 1:18-19</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">a. For any wrong that Onesimus might have done</div>
<div class="lev1">b. Of course, Philemon already owed Paul his own life</div>
<div class="lev1">5. By receiving Onesimus in this way, Philemon could give Paul joy and a refreshed heart in the Lord (<a id="si_20" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,20);">Phm 1:20</a>)</div>
<div class="levA"><b>C. PAUL'S CONFIDENCE IN PHILEMON (<a id="si_21" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,21);">Phm 1:21</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">1. In Philemon's obedience</div>
<div class="lev1">2. That Philemon will do even more than what Paul is asking for</div>
<div class="levl"><b>IV. <u>CONCLUDING REMARKS</u> (<a id="si_22" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'22-25');">Phm 1:22-25</a>)</div>
<div class="levA"><b>A. A REQUEST FOR LODGING (<a id="si_23" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,22);">Phm 1:22</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">1. That Paul might be able to stay with Philemon</div>
<div class="lev1">2. For Paul is confident that through the prayers of Philemon he will soon be able to come to him</div>
<div class="levA"><b>B. GREETINGS FROM OTHERS (<a id="si_24" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'23-24');">Phm 1:23-24</a>)</div>
<div class="lev1">1. Epaphras, a fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus</div>
<div class="lev1">2. Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, fellow laborers with Paul</div>
<div class="levA"><b>C. A CLOSING PRAYER (<a id="si_25" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,25);">Phm 1:25</a>)</div>
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<div class="levI"><b>(1) Why does Paul refer to himself as a prisoner of Christ Jesus?</b></div>
<div class="levA">- He was "in chains" (also under house arrest, awaiting trial)</div>
<div class="levA">- But note also that he says "of Christ", for it was while engaged in HIS service and thus for HIS sake he was imprisoned</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(2) Why the mention of Timothy? (<a id="si_26" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,1);">Phm 1:1</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- He was with Paul at Rome</div>
<div class="levA">- Also, it is possible that he was acquainted with Philemon</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(3) What does Philemon's name mean? Did he live up to it?</div>
<div class="levA">- His name means "one that is affectionate"</div>
<div class="levA">- Yes! cf. <a id="si_27" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,5);">Phm 1:5</a> and <a id="si_28" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,7);">Phm 1:7</a></div>
<div class="levl"><b>(4) Who, possibly, are Apphia and Archippus? (<a id="si_29" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,2);">Phm 1:2</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Apphia may have been the wife of Philemon</div>
<div class="levA">- Archippus may have been their son, also the minister for the church in Colosse (cf. <a id="si_30" onclick="return mV('Col',4,17);">Col 4:17</a>)</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(5) Is this letter primarily to Philemon, or to all?</div>
<div class="levA">- To Philemon (note the use of the singular in verses (<a id="si_31" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'4-21');">Phm 1:4-21</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Though by mentioning the others, perhaps Paul was soliciting their help to encourage Philemon</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(6) What is a good example of this family's devotion to Christ and of their hospitality to the saints? (<a id="si_32" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,2);">Phm 1:2</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- It appears that they let the church meet in their home</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(7) Define the terms "grace" and "peace" (<a id="si_33" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,3);">Phm 1:3</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Grace: favor that is unmerited</div>
<div class="levA">- Peace: harmony (e.g., with God, self, and others), the result of God's grace</div>
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(8) How could Paul have heard about Philemon? (<a id="si_34" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'4-5');">Phm 1:4-5</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- From Epaphras, who was a member of the church at Epaphras (<a id="si_35" onclick="return mV('Col',4,'12-13');">Col 4:12-13</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- From Onesimus himself</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(9) What good things had Paul heard concerning Philemon? (<a id="si_36" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,5);">Phm 1:5</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- His love and faith toward Christ and the saints</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(10) What are some examples of Philemon's love for the saints?</div>
<div class="levA">- Letting the church meet in his home (<a id="si_37" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,1);">Phm 1:1</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Refreshing the hearts of the saints (<a id="si_38" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,7);">Phm 1:7</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Preparing guest rooms (<a id="si_39" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,22);">Phm 1:22</a>)</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(11) What does Paul pray for in behalf of Philemon? (<a id="si_40" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,6);">Phm 1:6</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- That the sharing of his faith may become effective</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(12) How is this prayer related to the plea which follows in verses (<a id="si_41" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'8-21');">Phm 1:8-21</a>)?</div>
<div class="levA">- Carrying out Paul's plea concerning Onesimus would be one way of assuring that Philemon's faith in its sharing would be effective</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(13) What had given Paul great joy and comfort in his imprisonment? (<a id="si_42" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,7);">Phm 1:7</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Philemon's love and the way the saints have been refreshed by him</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(14) How does Paul re-emphasize his close feelings for Philemon? (<a id="si_43" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,7);">Phm 1:7</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- By calling him "brother"</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(15) What does the word "therefore" indicate? (<a id="si_44" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,8);">Phm 1:8</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- That Paul's plea for Onesimus is predicated upon Philemon's past behavior mentioned in verses (<a id="si_45" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'4-7');">Phm 1:4-7</a></div>
<div class="levl"><b>(16) What could Paul have done in this matter? (<a id="si_46" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,8);">Phm 1:8</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Simply commanded Philemon to do what is proper</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(17) What does Paul do instead? (<a id="si_47" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,9);">Phm 1:9</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- He "appeals" to Philemon</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(18) Why does Paul call himself "the aged"? (<a id="si_48" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,9);">Phm 1:9</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Perhaps to appeal to Philemon's sympathy</div>
<div class="levA">- Paul is probably about sixty years old at this time, but in light of bodily injuries incurred throughout his ministry (cf. <a id="si_49" onclick="return mV('2Co',11,'23-29');">2Co 11:23-29</a>), he was likely older than his years would normally indicate</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(19) Why does he again refer to himself as a prisoner? (<a id="si_50" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,9);">Phm 1:9</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Perhaps to tactfully remind Philemon that since Paul had suffered so much in service to Christ, certainly Philemon could honor his request</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(20) In the original language, where does the name "Onesimus" appear in the sentence? (<a id="si_51" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,10);">Phm 1:10</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- At the end: "I appeal to you for my son, whom I have begotten while in my chains, ONESIMUS."</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(21) What significance might there be in placing Onesimus' name at the end of the sentence?</div>
<div class="levA">- Possibly that Paul is tactfully preparing Philemon to honor Paul's request by saying what he does before mentioning a name that is likely to bring bad memories to Philemon</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(22) What does Paul call Onesimus? What does it mean? (<a id="si_52" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,10);">Phm 1:10</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- "My son"</div>
<div class="levA">- Like Timothy, this convert of Paul had become like a son to him</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(23) What does the name "Onesimus" mean?</div>
<div class="levA">- "Profitable", or "useful"</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(24) How had becoming a Christian changed Onesimus? (<a id="si_53" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,11);">Phm 1:11</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Prior to his conversion, he was "unprofitable" (as a runaway slave)</div>
<div class="levA">- Now, he was "profitable" to both Paul and Philemon</div>
<div class="levA">- Thus he was now living up to his name!</div>
<div class="levl"><b>25) What does Paul want Philemon to do in regard to Onesimus? (<a id="si_54" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,12);">Phm 1:12</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Receive him</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(26) How does Paul express further what Onesimus has meant to him? (<a id="si_55" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,12);">Phm 1:12</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- He refers to Onesimus as "my own heart"</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(27) What had Paul wished to do with Onesimus? (<a id="si_56" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,13);">Phm 1:13</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- To keep him, and let him serve Paul in the gospel</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(28) Why had Paul refrained from doing what he wished? (<a id="si_57" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,14);">Phm 1:14</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- He did not want to do anything without Philemon's whole-hearted consent</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(29) What did Paul see as the "possible" reason for this turn of events? (<a id="si_58" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,15);">Phm 1:15</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- The providence of God</div>
<div class="levA">- Note that Paul says "perhaps"; Paul recognized that we cannot always be certain as to why things happen the way they do (just as Mordecai said in <a id="si_59" onclick="return mV('Est',4,14);">Esther 4:14</a>), and whether it is always the Lord's doing</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(30) How did Paul want Philemon to receive Onesimus? (<a id="si_60" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,16);">Phm 1:16</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- No longer as a slave, but as a beloved brother</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(31) Upon what basis does Paul ask Philemon to receive Onesimus as he would Paul himself? (<a id="si_61" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,17);">Phm 1:17</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- If he considered Paul as a partner</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(32) What is Paul willing to do in behalf of Onesimus? (<a id="si_62" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'18-19');">Phm 1:18-19</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Pay back anything Onesimus might owe Philemon</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(33) What indicates that Paul may have personally converted Philemon to the gospel? (<a id="si_63" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,19);">Phm 1:19</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Paul's statement, "you owe me even your own self"</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(34) How will Philemon's forgiveness of Onesimus affect Paul? (<a id="si_64" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,20);">Phm 1:20</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Despite being in chains, Paul will have joy and be refreshed in his heart</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(35) Was Paul in doubt about Philemon's response to his request? (<a id="si_65" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,21);">Phm 1:21</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- No, he had confidence that Philemon would do even more that what Paul asked</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(36) How could Philemon do more than what Paul had asked of him?</div>
<div class="levA">- He could free Onesimus</div>
<div class="levA">- He could give him spare time to evangelize</div>
<div class="levA">- He could treat other slaves with similar compassion</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(37) How might Paul's request for lodging tactfully induce Philemon to honor his request for Onesimus? (<a id="si_66" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,22);">Phm 1:22</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Philemon would know that Paul would soon be able to witness firsthand Philemon's response to the plea for Onesimus</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(38) Where else do we read of these men who accompany Paul in sending greetings to Philemon? ( <a id="si_67" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'23-24');">Phm 1:23-24</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- All of them are mentioned in <a id="si_68" onclick="return mV('Col',4,'10-14');">Col 4:10-14</a></div>
<div class="levA">- Epaphras (<a id="si_69" onclick="return mV('Col',1,7);">Col 1:7</a>; <a id="si_70" onclick="return mV('Col',4,'12-13');">Col 4:12-13</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Mark (<a id="si_71" onclick="return mV('Act',12,12);">Act 12:12</a>, <a id="si_72" onclick="return mV('Act',12,25);">25</a>; <a id="si_73" onclick="return mV('Act',13,5);">Act 13:5</a>, <a id="si_74" onclick="return mV('Act',13,13);">13</a>; <a id="si_75" onclick="return mV('Act',15,'36-40');">Act 15:36-40</a>; <a id="si_76" onclick="return mV('2Ti',4,11);">2Ti 4:11</a>; <a id="si_77" onclick="return mV('1Pe',5,13);">1Pe 5:13</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Aristarchus (<a id="si_78" onclick="return mV('Act',19,29);">Act 19:29</a>; <a id="si_79" onclick="return mV('Act',20,4);">Act 20:4</a>; <a id="si_80" onclick="return mV('Act',27,2);">Act 27:2</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Demas (<a id="si_81" onclick="return mV('2Ti',4,10);">2Ti 4:10</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Luke (The "we" sections of Acts, <a id="si_82" onclick="return mV('2Ti',4,11);">2Ti 4:11</a>)</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(39) What is Paul's concluding prayer for Philemon? (<a id="si_83" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,25);">Phm 1:25</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen."</div>
<div class="levl"><b>(40) List the main point of this epistle</div>
<div class="levA">- Saluation (<a id="si_84" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'1-3');">Phm 1:1-3</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Thanksgiving & Prayer (<a id="si_85" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'4-7');">Phm 1:4-7</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- The Plea For Onesimus (<a id="si_86" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'8-21');">Phm 1:8-21</a>)</div>
<div class="levA">- Concluding Remarks (<a id="si_87" onclick="return mV('Phm',1,'22-25');">Phm 1:22-25</a>)</div>
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Title: "Philemon Chapter One"<br />
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