Apart from the Gospel, this makes no sense

Background of the Letter

I. Paul’s Reason for Writing

• Consideration #1: Paul’s Authority (v8-9)
• Consideration #2: Onesimus is Useful (v11, 13)
• Consideration #3: Paul Loves Onesimus (v10, 12)
• Consideration #4: Paul Saved Philemon (v19-20)

II. Paul’s Request (v17)

III. Paul’s Offer to Repay (v18-19)Application Questions 1. Do we love each other as family?2. Do we forgive each other?3. Do we think we are superior to others?