Biblical Reading and Reflections: July 8th (Esther 4 & Philemon)
Alastair's Adversaria
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Paul's Appeal to Phileman
Paul could have commanded phileman. Phileman arguably owed paul his spiritual life, and paul was in a position where he could have laid requirements upon him. However, by appealing to him, he affords him the opportunity to act in the surity and the freedom of love. Through anes mus departure, god has brought it about that philemon is receiving him back as something much more dear than he ever was when he left. The master slave relationship would take on a very different form when occurring in the light of and under the rule of Christ.
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