1. Philemon 1:1–25 (ESV)
  2. Application

Revelation of God the Father

Philemon 1:1–25 (ESV)

1 Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother,To Philemon our beloved fellow worker

What does Philemon reveal about who God the Father is? God is gracious. He does not treat sinners as they deserve (Philemon 1:3).

God is ultimately responsible for the faith and love of believers (Philemon 1:4–5).

God hears prayer (Philemon 1:4).

God is sovereign. He is at work in this world to bring about the conversion of his elect (Philemon 1:10) in ways that we do not understand (Philemon 1:15).