The Saints Are Refreshed and Christ Is Glorified: Philemon 4–7, Part 1
From Look at the Book by Desiring God
May 2, 2026
About this episode
The episode discusses Paul's view of Philemon's character and faith in the context of welcoming back a runaway slave.
Why does Paul think of Philemon as the sort of man who would welcome back a runaway slave? Because he has heard of Philemon’s refreshing faith.
Topics covered
- faith
- forgiveness
- slavery
- Christianity
- relationships
- Paul's letters
Keywords
- Philemon
- Paul
- faith
- Christianity
- forgiveness
- slavery
- relationships
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Philemon
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