1069. Onesimus, Profitless and Profitable

Onesimus, Profitless and Profitable

Onesimus in Colosse (Col_4:9).

Onesimus Running Away (Phm_1:15).

Onesimus in Rome (Phm_1:1).

Onesimus in Jail (Phm_1:13).

Onesimus and Paul (Phm_1:10).

Onesimus Saved but Serving (Phm_1:10,Phm_1:13).

Onesimus Sent Back to Colosse (Phm_1:12).

The little Book of Philemon is so full of grace, and so abounding in the outworkings of grace that it holds a unique place in the Word of God. There is much written between the lines, which we have in part brought out for consideration and profit.

Notice some of the sparkling sentences in Paul's Letter to Philemon, as well as some of the blessings which grace reveals.

1. The glories of a Christian home as seen in Php_1:1-3.

2. The communication of faith and the consolation of love, as seen in Php_1:4-7.

3. The transforming power of saving grace, shown in Php_1:8-16.

4. The doctrine of substitution as magnified in Php_1:17, Php_1:18.

5. Our debt to those who lead us to the Lord and who teach us in the things of God (see Php_1:19-20).

6. The blessedness of the fellowship of saints (see Php_1:22-24).

7. The grace of Christ exemplified in the Christian's daily walk (see Php_1:25).

Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR