Philemon in One Lesson

Scripture: Philemon 1-25 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Philemon in One Lesson Introduction (background of the book): Paul was a prisoner in Rhome—twice Four so-called “prison epistles” Onesimus, a runaway slave The purpose of the epistle Some characteristics of the epistle The prayer for Philemon (Philemon 1-7) The greeting (Philemon 1-3) The thanksgiving and petition (Philemon 4-7) The plea for Onesimus (Philemon 8-17) The bases of it (Philemon 8-9) The beneficiary of it (Philemon 10-11) The petition (Philemon 12-17) The pledge of Paul (Philemon 18-25) In verses 17-19 three truths are illustrated. Conclusion and application