The gospel is the saving power of God which sets us right before Him and renews our sinful lives.

Paul imitates the sacrificial love of Christ for others and calls you to join him in doing the same.

By recognizing God’s plans and the value he assigns to others we can see past painful situations to that which really matters—grace, mercy and reconciliation.

Onesimus proves to be useful to Paul and Philemon because he provides an opportunity for each to freely lay down their rights and walk in a manner worthy of those who belong to Jesus.

The book of Philemon is about asking the simple question: “When it all comes down, does the cross affect how you live?”