Book of philemon niv

Ephesians philippians colossians philemon is pauls only one chapter book. Nov 28, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of philemon, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Philemon paul, a prisoner for christ jesus, and timothy. Entreats forgiveness for his servant onesimus, philemon 1. Best commentaries and books on philemon logos bible software. Study in philemon by edgar pierce exposing the word. Philemon msg i, paul, am a prisoner for the sake of. Pauls salutation to philemon, and the church at his house, philemon 1. He is the new testament editor for the revised expositors bible commentary and the author of various books and commentaries, including mark and colossians philemon in the niv application commentary, and the article on mark in the zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary. Specifically paul writes how slaves were moral beings, equals in the body of christ. Gordon fee in his book how to read the ible for all its worth lays out the form of ancient letters as follows with examples from philemon added. Philemon niv paul, a prisoner of christ jesus, and bible gateway. Paul was a prisoner at the time verses 1 and 9, so this is one of the four prison epistles, along with ephesians, philippians, and colossians, which paul wrote during his first roman imprisonment. Philemon paul, a prisoner for christ jesus, and timothy our.

I especially liked that he was willing to differ from the niv s translations tactfully when he thought it appropriate. The key personalities of philemon are paul, philemon, and onesimus. Philemon new international version niv 1 paul, a prisoner of christ jesus, and timothy our brother, to philemon our dear friend and fellow worker 2 also to apphia our sister and archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home. He is the new testament editor for the revised expositors bible commentary and the author of various books and commentaries, including mark and colossiansphilemon in the niv application commentary, and the article on mark in the zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary. Colossians, philemon niv application commentary garland, david e. In the bible book that bears philemons name, paul addressed his beloved brother as a fellow worker, a title given to those who served for a time alongside. The book of philemon, in the bible, is a letter written by the apostle paul to philemon. Its canonicity was widely recognized in the early church, particularly by ignatius, tertullian, origen, eusebius, marcion, and in the muratorian canon. The epistle shows that he was a believing christian and an esteemed acquaintance of the apostle. This summary of the book of philemon provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philemon. Jesus christ changed onesimuss relationship with philemon from slave to brother.

His name meant useful in greek, and paul tells philemon that while he had formerly been useless a servant philemon couldnt count on, now he could be useful to both of them. Epistle to philemon niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book 12 ebook. In the same manner, christ can transform our most hopeless relationships into deep and loving friendships. It more likely refers to philemon than to the last one named, archippus. Philemon msg i, paul, am a prisoner for the sake of bible. Book of philemon overview insight for living ministries. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of philemon in the bible new international version. The title of this letter is the name of the addressee, taken from verse 1. Garland takes the niv application format seriously, and brings these scriptures to complete and detailed contemporary application. Paul, a prisoner of christ jesus, and timothy our brother, to philemon our dear friend and fellow worker. The book of philemon gives us insight as to how these words in colossians are to be applied to daily living. Garland, niv application commentary nivac, zondervan, 1998, 400 pp. Philemon 1 niv bible paul, a prisoner of christ jesus.

Philemon intro, new international version niv the bible app. One of pauls shortest and the most explosive letters, the book of philemon demonstrates the gospel through action. Paul does not identify himself as an apostle with authority, but as a prisoner of jesus christ, calling. He extols his faith, love, and christian charity, philemon 1.

Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book. I write this letter to you, philemon, my good friend and companion in this workalso to our sister apphia, to archippus, a real trooper, and to the church that meets in your house. An alternate view is that the actual master of the slave is archippus and that the one to whom the letter is addressed, philemon, is the most prominent christian there. Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book 12. Philemon stands as one piece of strong evidence to the contrary, revealing that lofty doctrines such as the love of god, forgiveness in christ, or the inherent dignity of humanity have real and pertinent impact in everyday life. The book of philemon is a prison epistle letter written while in prison, which paul wrote circa 61 a.

To philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker, 2 and to apphia our sister, and to archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house. Paul, a prisoner of jesus christ, and timothy our brother, unto philemon our. Summary of the book of philemon story of the bible. Paul was imprisoned in rome when he wrote this personal. Philemon is a perfect example of what ancient letters were typically like in the grecoroman world. Apparently philemon was welltodo, for his home was large enough to accommodate the church assemblies, and he was a slave owner. The epistle of paul to philemon, known simply as philemon, is one of the books of the christian new testament. Philemon bible study lesson 1 historical backgrounds of. I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while i am in chains for the gospel.

Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. David guzik commentary on pauls letter to philemon, which is a plea to his friend. This was because onesimus had been the slave of a wealthy colossian named philemon, in whose home the church met. I beseech thee for my son onesimus, whom i have begotten in my. In this letter, paul helps his friend philemon to reconcile with his. Paul helps his friend philemon to reconcile with his escaped former slave onesimus, and shows that they are equals because of jesus. The book of philemon demonstrates the gospel in action. I especially liked that he was willing to differ from. Onesimus, a slave belonging to philemon, had fled from his master, possibly stealing money in the process vv. It was written to philemon as a plea to request forgiveness for his runaway servant onesimus, who was a new believer in jesus christ. These are all of the chapters of the book of philemon.

The book of philemon illustrates that principles like these can and should profoundly affect the lives of believers. Onesimus was originally from colossae, and would have been known to the people there. Its written to philemon whose slave onesimus ran away and became a believer under pauls teaching. The book of philemon is as several authors have said, like looking over the shoulder of philemon as he reads his personal mail. Philemon these are all of the chapters of the book of philemon. Paul was writing philemon as a brother in christ and now. Philemon 1 paul, a prisoner of christ jesus, and timothy our brother, to philemon our dear friend and fellow worker also to apphia our sister and archippus our fellow soldierand to the church that meets in your home. Niv paul penned these words not as some doctrinal statement to be embraced, but to define the kind of life they were to live in relationship to each other as they entered into the body of christ. Pauls brief letter to philemon stresses the change in onesimuss life. There is little doubt that paul wrote this epistle, since he refers to himself at least three times in verses 1, 9 and 19.

The epistle is addressed to philemon, with the church in his house, and to sister apphia and archippus. Paul, a prisoner of christ jesus, and timothy our brother,to philemon our dear. Urges motives to induce philemon to forgive him, philemon 1. Watch our overview video on the book of philemon, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

The letter suggests that paul was in prison at the time of the writing. Recommendation faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of christ. Audiobible niv 57 philemon dramatized new international version. The author of the book of philemon was the apostle paul philemon 1. I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in christ. Philemon bible book with full chapters new international. The book of philemon was written in approximately a.

His appeal is on the basis of love, and he promises to honor the demands of justice by. Philemon 2025 20 yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the lord. Luke 12 meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying. Book 36 of 43 in the niv application commentary series.

Be on your guard against the yeast of the pharisees, which is hypocrisy. The apostles joy and praise for philemons steady faith in the lord jesus, and love to all the saints. Promises to repair any wrong he had done to his master, philemon 1. The book is a very personal letter sent from the apostle paul see philemon 1,9,19 to his friend and son in the faith philemon. This volume in the niv application commentary series discusses the meaning of colossians and philemon in its biblical context and then applies it to contemporary situations.

Onesimus had run away, probably robbing philemon in the process. The letter to philemon is the shortest of all pauls writings and deals with the practice of slavery. Activity read the parts of the letter and let them identify it in the letter 1. Philemon 1, new international version niv the bible app. But paul was compelled to write a separate letter for him. Faith instances of faith in christ philemon philemon 1. Considered to be the shortest of all pauls writings, the letter addresses the practice of slavery. Philemon 1 paul, a prisoner of christ jesus, and timothy our brother, to philemon our dear friend and fellow worker. It deals with the themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. The letter from paul to philemon was of a very personal nature. It is a prison letter, coauthored by paul the apostle with timothy, to philemon, a leader in the colossian church. Philemon, a wealthy christian at colossae, and all future readers of the bible. Philemon 125 niv paul, a prisoner of christ jesus, and.