Message Series
The Book of Philemon
Join Us as we go Verse by Verse through the book of Philemon
The Gospel of Reconciliation – A Study in Philemon
Though it is one of the shortest books in the Bible, Paul’s letter to Philemon carries a timeless and powerful message. Written from prison, Paul appeals for love, forgiveness, and reconciliation between Philemon and Onesimus, a runaway slave who had been transformed by the gospel.
This series will explore how the gospel changes the way we see one another, how love triumphs over law, and how grace reshapes broken relationships. In Philemon we find a living picture of Christ’s power to reconcile us to God and to each other.
Join us as we learn how to live out this call in our world today—extending forgiveness, embracing transformation, and building relationships rooted in Christ’s love.
Love Over Law
We will learn that true Christian obedience flows not from rules or force but from love. Paul appeals to Philemon out of love, showing us that grace should guide how we live and how we treat others.
Transformation Through the Gospel
Onesimus was once considered useless, but in Christ he became useful and beloved. The gospel changes lives, restores value, and gives us a new identity and purpose.
Reconciliation as a Way of Life
Paul urges Philemon to receive Onesimus not as a slave but as a brother. In the same way, the gospel calls us to forgive, heal broken relationships, and live as a family united in Christ.