Exegesis on the book of philemon in the bible

The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. The title of this letter is the name of the addressee, taken from verse 1. Its canonicity was widely recognized in the early church, particularly by ignatius, tertullian, origen, eusebius, marcion, and in the muratorian canon. Exegetical guide to the greek new testament, murray j. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Summary of the book of philemon story of the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on philemon and more. Like the epistle to the colossians, the epistle to philemon was written when paul was in chains phm 1,10,23. Sadler, 1905, george bell publishers chained in christ. In this addition to the awardwinning becnt series, leading new testament scholar and bestselling author g. It deals with the themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. Produce a sermon and sermon series outline based on the exegesis of colossians or philemon. How we will use class time our class time will be used in reading and talking about the text of colossians and philemon.

To philemon our dear friend and fellow worker 2also to apphia our sister and archippus our fellow soldierand to the church that meets in your home. This is a story that includes a more than likely runaway slave. This works dives into history and recent scholarship, of the books of colossians and philemon of the apostles which always helpful to pastors. Onesimus, one of the millions of slaves in the roman empire, had stolen from his master, philemon, and had run away. Bible commentary, jamieson, fausset, brown, 2002, hendrickson publishers the epistles of st. The epistle is addressed to philemon, with the church in his house, and to sister apphia and archippus. Guide for writing an exegesis on a biblical passage a. Biblical exegesis involves the examination of a particular text of scripture in order to properly interpret it. According to the parallel bible commentary, apphia is believed to be philemons wife. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. These small group studies of philemon contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Paul, the apostle of jesus christ phm 1,9,19 place of writing. Clearly, a kinship existed between paul and philemon, one that would serve a significant purpose in light of the circumstance that brought about the letter.

Philemon, dictionary of the bible and western culture sheffield. You can find the best commentary on philemon for you using the tools on the right side. Beale offers a substantive evangelical commentary on colossians and philemon. J sidlow baxter explore the bible even in the best art galleries there is always a space for choice miniatures. How to study the book of philemon the philemon effect. The book of philemon demonstrates the gospel in action. Mcclintock and strongs bible encyclopedia philemon like ephesians, philippians, and colossians, philemon is one of the prison epistles, written during pauls first confinement in rome. While the social dimension of the gospel should not replace the call to a. Locate your pericope both within the immediate context of the basic division of the book and the overall structural units of the book. Colossians and philemon is the first book in a projected series of twenty volumes that seeks to bring together classroom, study, and pulpit by providing the student or pastor with the information needed to understand and expound the greek text of the new testament. Though this little book is only twentyfive verses in the english bible, it is packed with abiding truths so needed in our modern world.

He also mentioned archippus, which means a governor or master of horses. Exegesis is a part of the process of hermeneutics, the science of interpretation. Paul does not identify himself as an apostle with authority, but as a prisoner of jesus christ, calling. The epistle of paul to philemon, known simply as philemon, is one of the books of the christian new testament. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Philemon bible study lesson 1 historical backgrounds of. The book of philemon is a prison epistle letter written while in prison, which paul wrote circa 61 a. The letter to philemon is a brilliant affirmation of christian ethics. The biblical story of philemon and onesimus tells its current hearers that our common. Philemon was pauls son in the faith, yet he entreated him as a brother. Philemon 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, originally published in four parts, is a digest of vatious readings and marginal references. The apostles joy and praise for philemons steady faith in the lord jesus, and love to all the saints. So the fact that onesimus was probably sent by philemon to help paul while he was in prison puts a little different slant on understanding the book. A free bible version and commentary on pauls letter to philemon in easyenglish.

A person who practices exegesis is called an exegete. Colossians and philemon begins with the typical study into the introductory matters of this book of the bible, this is common place in zondervan exegetical commentary series on the new testament. Paul to philemon himself, on behalf of his runaway slave, onesimus. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The key personalities of philemon are paul, philemon, and onesimus. Christians should do what may give joy to the hearts of one another. A slave named onesimus had escaped from his owner, philemon, and had run away from colossae to rome in the hope that he could disappear into that populous, urban environment. Rebecca idestrom associate professor of old testament at tyndale seminary are designed to help you engage the scriptures responsibly and thoughtfully. Dunn examines colossians and philemon within the context of the jewish and hellenistic cultures in the first century and discusses the place of colossians and philemon in the relationship between the pauline mission and the early churches that received these letters.

David guzik commentary on pauls letter to philemon, which is a plea to his friend. Paul mentioned apphia, which means to produce or to be fruitful. Modern exegesis therefore makes use of textual criticism and linguistic expertise as well as historical and literary disciplines and can also make use of archaeological discoveries. Best commentaries and books on philemon logos bible software. Colossians and philemon baker exegetical commentary on. Most people seem to mainly focus on the restitution of onesimus to philemon, but theres a lot more to it than that. Over 2,000 audio bible studies covering the entire bible genesis through revelation. The experience and rhetoric of pauls imprisonments, craig s. Philemon 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Book of philemon overview insight for living ministries. Robertson nicoll, editor of the expositors bible, once said. Read philemon commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Apply the teaching of colossians to your personal life and ministry. Investigate a short passage in colossians or philemon and write a 1015 page exegesis paper relating hisher findings.

There is little doubt that paul wrote this epistle, since he refers to himself at least three times in verses 1, 9 and 19. Philemon with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The bible often is read poorly in our church services. Philemon bible study lesson 1 historical backgrounds of philemon information useful to understand before a study of the letters contents slavery in the grecoroman world one of the most important things to understand about philemon is the. This indepth, detailed study of the book of romans is designed for both the young and the mature believer. You may have to read a couple of chapters to get the sense of the functions of the pericope in the wider unit. Knoch, 1968, concordant publishing concern commentary on pauls epistles to the ephesians, philippians, colossians, and to philemon, joseph agar beet, 1982, wesleyan books.

The epistle shows that he was a believing christian and an esteemed acquaintance of the apostle. Bible reading offers the widest scope for the enrichment of public worship, and it is a great pity. This is a story that includes a more than likely runaway slave, onesimus, who has come to know paul in rome, was converted by paul to the christian faith by paul, and rendered voluntary service to paul in his roman imprisonment. Prior to studying at new college, he completed an ma in biblical exegesis at wheaton college graduate school in illinois, where he was awarded the merrill c. In the bible book that bears philemons name, paul addressed his beloved brother as a fellow worker, a title given to those who served for a time alongside. Commentary on the book of philemon christian ambassadors, inc 1. Philemon 1, new international version niv the bible app. Onesimus was a poor slave, yet paul besought for him as if seeking some great thing for himself. It is a prison letter, coauthored by paul the apostle with timothy, to philemon, a leader in the colossian church. Biblical commentary bible study philemon 121 exegesis. It was written to philemon as a plea to request forgiveness for his runaway servant onesimus, who was a new believer in jesus christ. The breakdown of pauls letter to philemon in the nt. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to philemon. Rome, about the same time the epistle to the colossians was written.

This personal note from paul to philemon is such a graceful little masterpiece of fine courtesy, exquisite tact, and even playfulness of wit, and withal it has such distinct spiritual values, that one can only wonder sadly at those who have begrudged it the little niche. Dunn, new internation greek testament commentary nigtc, eerdmans, 1996, 405 pp. Guide for writing an exegesis on a biblical passage. Philemon commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Wansink, journal for the study of the new testament, supplement series. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, beale leads readers through all aspects of colossians and philemonsociological, historical, and. Prairie bible college expects students to use the nasb or nkjv for their bible exegesis courses. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. Biblical interpretation and exegesis are skills developed over time, so dont be discouraged if you find the process difficult at first. Philemon inductive bible study notes and questions. Because believers in jesus are equal partners in the new humanity, paul asks philemon to forgive his runaway slave onesimus. This is a book in applied christianity, a textbook of social service. Philemon 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Archippus is a fellow solder in gods army, and is believed to be their son.