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Journey Through Philippians and Philemon

DAY 8 OF 13

Overview of Philemon: Behind the Text

Philemon was surrounded by Roman institutions, including slavery, but he was also in a home-church where a new-family ethic provided believers a primary identity as kin.

Paul uses the Roman form of appeal and benefaction, including words of commendation, to state his own role as patron for Philemon, who was indebted to Paul for his salvation by the rules of reciprocity.

Philemon & Onesimus

Advocacy, Mediation, Commendation

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Journey Through Philippians and Philemon

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the books of Philippians and Philemon! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you, but for the global church. Let's dive in!

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