For Love’s Sake: Paul’s Appeal to Onesimus | Philemon 8-16

Reconciliation and forgiveness between brothers and sisters in Christ are not optional when we live according to the logic of the gospel of grace.

How Paul Pursues Reconciliation Between Onesimus & Philemon:

1. Paul appeals rather than commands (vv. 8-9a; 14)
2. Paul highlights his age and imprisonment (v. 9)
3. Paul explains Onesimus's transformation (vv. 10-11)
4. Paul states his affection for Onesimus (vv. 12-13)
5. Paul foregrounds God's providence (vv. 15-16)
6. Paul emphasizes the equality of our 'brotherhood' in Christ (v. 16)

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