The Epistle of Paul to Philemon is unique in that it is addressed to a personal friend regarding a private matter.
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO PHILEMON
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO PHILEMON
Tag: Christ
BE READY FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
BE READY FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone.
TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE HOW WE MAY “ADORN THE DOCTRINE”
TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE HOW WE MAY “ADORN THE DOCTRINE”
For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE A PATTERN FOR OLD AND YOUNG
TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE A PATTERN FOR OLD AND YOUNG
But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine [which produces men and women of good character whose lifestyle identifies them as true Christians].
REPROVE THOSE WHOSE WORKS DENY GOD
REPROVE THOSE WHOSE WORKS DENY GOD
The Judaizing teachers, who insisted that men must become Jews before they could be Christians, were always on Paul’s heels, visiting his churches and diverting his converts from the simplicity of the faith.
APPOINT FIT MEN OVER THE CHURCHES
APPOINT FIT MEN OVER THE CHURCHES
Many are the seducing voices in the present day that counsel slackening faith and relaxing grasp.
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO TITUS
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO TITUS
The Epistle was warmly admired by Luther, who says: “This is a short Epistle, but it contains such a quintessence of Christian doctrine, and is composed in such a masterly manner, that it contains all that is needful for Christian knowledge and life.”
PERSONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND FINAL GREERTINGS
PERSONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND FINAL GREERTINGS
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened and empowered me, so that through me the [gospel] message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the mouth of the lion.
THE VICTOR’S FINAL CHARGE PREACH THE WORD AS FOUND WRITTEN
THE VICTOR’S FINAL CHARGE PREACH THE WORD AS FOUND WRITTEN
For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine and accurate instruction [that challenges them with God’s truth]; but wanting to have their ears tickled.
ALL SCRIPTURE IS BREATHED OUT BY GOD
ALL SCRIPTURE IS BREATHED OUT BY GOD
All Scripture is God-breathed and is profitable for instruction.