An Exemplary Christian Life
Richard A. Bradley
Philemon 1:4-7
Philemon 4-7
4 I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,
5 hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,
6 that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.
Philemon is the shortest of all New Testament epistles; just a note really. Likely Philemon is one of many short epistles Paul wrote while in prison. Ever wonder what happened to the rest? For some reason the Holy Spirit elected to elevate this briefest of all New Testament books to the position of Holy Scripture.
In this one chapter we are introduced to two important characters: Philemon and Onesimus. Onesimus was a slave owned by Philemon who had run away and was currently ministering to Paul in Rome. Paul was very concerned that he might have to go back.
In this passage we are introduced to Onesimus' owner. Despite being a slave owner Philemon appears to be someone who lived an exemplary Christian life.
PHILEMON WAS A MAN OF LOVE
5 hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,
Two of the great loves of Philemon's life are mention in verse 5. He loved the Lord and he loved those who belonged to the Lord. Anyone who says he loves the Lord and doesn't love the Lord's church is not telling the truth or doesn't know what love is. If we love the Lord we will want to have fellowship with the Lord's family - the church. If there is no craving for that fellowship then there is likely a problem between us and God.
When you are devoted to the Lord He will put it in your heart to love those he love. Philemon loved both.
PHILEMON WAS A MAN OF FAITH
5 hearing of your love and faith which you have toward ...
Richard A. Bradley
Philemon 1:4-7
Philemon 4-7
4 I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,
5 hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,
6 that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.
Philemon is the shortest of all New Testament epistles; just a note really. Likely Philemon is one of many short epistles Paul wrote while in prison. Ever wonder what happened to the rest? For some reason the Holy Spirit elected to elevate this briefest of all New Testament books to the position of Holy Scripture.
In this one chapter we are introduced to two important characters: Philemon and Onesimus. Onesimus was a slave owned by Philemon who had run away and was currently ministering to Paul in Rome. Paul was very concerned that he might have to go back.
In this passage we are introduced to Onesimus' owner. Despite being a slave owner Philemon appears to be someone who lived an exemplary Christian life.
PHILEMON WAS A MAN OF LOVE
5 hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,
Two of the great loves of Philemon's life are mention in verse 5. He loved the Lord and he loved those who belonged to the Lord. Anyone who says he loves the Lord and doesn't love the Lord's church is not telling the truth or doesn't know what love is. If we love the Lord we will want to have fellowship with the Lord's family - the church. If there is no craving for that fellowship then there is likely a problem between us and God.
When you are devoted to the Lord He will put it in your heart to love those he love. Philemon loved both.
PHILEMON WAS A MAN OF FAITH
5 hearing of your love and faith which you have toward ...
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