Philemon
Purpose
Appeals personally to Philemon to receive his runaway slave Onesimus back as a beloved brother in Christ.
Author
Paul the apostle
Time Period
Written c. 60-62 AD, during a Roman imprisonment
Key Themes
- Reconciliation
- Brotherhood in Christ
- Forgiveness
- Christian love
- Useful service
Outline
A personal appeal for Onesimus (v. 1-25).