What Is the Letter to Philemon About? Philemon 1–25
About this episode
This episode explores the context and significance of Paul's letter to Philemon, focusing on the relationship between a master and his slave and its implications for the church.
Why did Paul write his letter to Philemon? A delicate matter between a master and his slave becomes teaching that nourishes the worldwide church.
Topics covered
- Philemon
- Paul's letters
- Christian teachings
- master and slave
- church nourishment
Keywords
- Philemon
- Paul
- Christianity
- letter
- slave
- master
- church
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: worldwide church
Books & works: Letter to Philemon
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