By personal persuasion he had won over Onesimus to return, and by this letter he seeks to insure for him a welcome in his master’s house.
PAUL’S PLEA FOR ONESIMUS TO BE RECEIVED AS A BROTHER
PAUL’S PLEA FOR ONESIMUS TO BE RECEIVED AS A BROTHER
Author: Philippus Schutte
New Covenant Israelite! "And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee." Rom 11:17 -18
GREETINGS PHILEMON’S LOVE AND FAITH
GREETINGS PHILEMON’S LOVE AND FAITH
Paul writes on behalf of a thief and a runaway Philemon had suffered serious loss through the irregular conduct of his servant Onesimus.
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO PHILEMON
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO PHILEMON
The Epistle of Paul to Philemon is unique in that it is addressed to a personal friend regarding a private matter.
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS AND GREETINGS
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS AND GREETINGS
INTRODUCTION We know very little of Titus. Though never mentioned in the Acts, he seems to have been one of the most trusted and best beloved members of the noble little band of Paul’s friends and disciples. As he was a Greek by birth, Paul took him to Jerusalem on that memorable visit referred to… Continue reading
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS AND GREETINGS
BE READY FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
BE READY FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone.
TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE HOW WE MAY “ADORN THE DOCTRINE”
TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE HOW WE MAY “ADORN THE DOCTRINE”
For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE A PATTERN FOR OLD AND YOUNG
TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE A PATTERN FOR OLD AND YOUNG
But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine [which produces men and women of good character whose lifestyle identifies them as true Christians].
REPROVE THOSE WHOSE WORKS DENY GOD
REPROVE THOSE WHOSE WORKS DENY GOD
The Judaizing teachers, who insisted that men must become Jews before they could be Christians, were always on Paul’s heels, visiting his churches and diverting his converts from the simplicity of the faith.
APPOINT FIT MEN OVER THE CHURCHES
APPOINT FIT MEN OVER THE CHURCHES
Many are the seducing voices in the present day that counsel slackening faith and relaxing grasp.
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO TITUS
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO TITUS
The Epistle was warmly admired by Luther, who says: “This is a short Epistle, but it contains such a quintessence of Christian doctrine, and is composed in such a masterly manner, that it contains all that is needful for Christian knowledge and life.”