Philemon Chapter 1 (Bible Study)

The Message of Love and Forgiveness in Philemon.
The epistle of Philemon demonstrates Christ's love and brotherly love through Paul's plea for Onesimus, a runaway slave who became a believer. Paul emphasizes the importance of love and forgiveness in the new relationship between master and servant, urging Philemon to receive Onesimus not just as a slave but as a beloved brother. Ultimately, the letter serves as a powerful illustration of substitution and imputation, reflecting the believer's standing before God through Christ's sacrifice.