About this episode
This episode explores the authority of the Apostle Paul as he writes to Philemon, emphasizing their friendship.
Paul is an apostle of Jesus Christ, with all the authority that commission entails. But as he writes to Philemon, he approaches as a friend.
People in this episode
Host: Desiring God
Topics covered
- Apostle Paul
- Philemon
- Christian authority
- Friendship
- New Testament
Keywords
- Apostle Paul
- Philemon
- Christianity
- authority
- friendship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jesus Christ
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