Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture
A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey
series: Reading Christian Scripture
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Chapter
22: Philemon
Study Questions
- Search this letter for all the references to Paul’s relationship with Philemon. How would you characterize it? What about his relationship with Onesimus?
- Trace throughout this letter each “hint” that Paul makes to Philemon about what he should do with Onesimus.
- What does this letter say about Paul’s attitude toward slavery?
- Memorize verses 8-9.