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8 Cards in this Set
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Who wrote Philemon?
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Paul
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When was it penned?
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60-63 AD
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What is the theme of Philemon?
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The transforming power of salvation in Jesus Christ
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What is the occasion for writing?
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The return of a runaway slave name Onesimus to his master, Philemon
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What did Onesimus do?
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He robbed his master and fled to Rome where Paul lead him to faith in Christ
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What does Onesimus want to do now?
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return to his master and set things right
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What does Paul do?
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Intercede on Onesimus' behalf and urges Philemon to forgive him and to put the penalties on Paul's account
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Why have some disparaged the epistle to Philemon?
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It seemingly condones the institution of slavery as it exalted in the Roman empire
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