Bible challenge

1/5/2013

JANUARY BIBLE STUDY CHALLENGE

Author and character study

The letter to Philemon is one of the smallest books in the bible but can you answer the following questions about it?

1. Who wrote the letter to Philemon?
2. Who was Philemon (How did he know the author, where did he live etc)?
3. What is the purpose of the letter (Why is it in the bible)?
4. Who was Onesimus?
5. Can you find any other references to the name Onesimus in the bible? If so, is there a connection?

Remember you have the whole month to delve into this topic, read the scripture first and then other sources to add to your knowledge.
Feel free to post comments of any information that you come across or any thoughts that come to you.

Enjoy studying the word

Osi Ejiofor

5 Comments

Tester

1/28/2014 01:57:06 pm

Test

Afro girl

1/30/2014 11:12:13 pm

Philemon was written by Paul

Jesus Forever

1/31/2014 04:47:41 am

1. Who wrote the letter to Philemon?

Apostle Paul

2. Who was Philemon?

Philemon was a leader in the Colossian church.

3. What is the purpose of the letter (Why is it in the bible)?

Paul asks Philemon to recieve oneimus as not a slave but as his brother without penalty (Philemon 1-16:17)

4. Who was Onesimus?

Onesimus who became paul's son in prison. (Philemon 1:10)

Kingdom Minded

1/31/2014 06:18:00 am

1) Apostle Paul
2) active Christian in Colossian church
3) onesimus (Philemon slave) ran away - under roman law he could execute him for this - Paul pleas for Philemon to accept him back
4) Paul's spiritual son - Philemon slave
5) Col 4:9 -Accompanied Tychius in bringing Paul's letter to the colossae church

Kingdom Minded

1/31/2014 06:18:23 am

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