October 13, 2007
If there’s one word that sums up the message of Philemon, it’s “reconciliation.” As God has reconciled us to Himself in Christ Jesus, so we are to be reconciled to others. Paul sought to facilitate such reconciliation between Philemon and Onesimus, who were formerly master and slave but became brothers in Christ. In this message, Alistair Begg breaks down Paul’s instructions for Philemon to welcome Onesimus, charge his debts to Paul, and refresh Paul’s heart before he came to join them in fellowship.
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