Peter Barnes | Philemon 15-25
SERMON NOTES
NEW RELATIONSHIPS
(Philemon 15-25)
1. Christ changes all relationships.
– vv.15-17; Paul sees God’s hand in all things (Eph.1:11); this means that He is working for good (e.g. Gen.45:5)
– Gal.3:28; C. S. Lewis in his sermon The Weight of Glory: ‘There …
Peter Barnes | Philemon 8-14
SERMON NOTES
DOING GOOD FROM THE HEART
(Philemon 8-14)
1. Loving Obedience is greater than duty.
– vv.8-10, 14; Paul could command (see 1 Cor.14:37; Gal.1:8); but preferred not to (see 1 Cor.7:35; 10:15; 2 Cor.1:24; 8:8, 19; 9:7); does not simply appeal to Deut.23:15-16 …
Peter Barnes | Philemon 1-7
SERMON NOTES
PRAYER, FAITH AND LOVE
(Philemon 1-7)
– R. Kent Hughes: ‘The letter to Philemon was the most brilliantly nuanced, compelling letter of reconciliation in ancient history.’
1. Thankfulness in prayer.
– vv.1-4; not just intercession, although we still need to intercede for others …
