An imprisoned Paul addressed his Christian Brother Philemon on behalf of Philemon's runaway slave Onesimus. The theme of his letter was forgiveness and love. Onesimus was a non-profitable thief until he met Paul and became a believer in Christ. Having affection for his friend, Paul asked Philemon to receive Onesimus not as a slave but as a brother in Christ. He explained to Philemon that he would have preferred to keep
Onesimus with him to attend his ministry, but this was not the Will of the Lord. Paul encouraged Philemon to accept Onesimus as their brother in Christ. He told Philemon if
Onesimus had any debts, to charge it to his account and he would pay them. Paul implored Philemon to render forgiveness, love, and acceptance unto
Onesimus with him to attend his ministry, but this was not the Will of the Lord. Paul encouraged Philemon to accept Onesimus as their brother in Christ. He told Philemon if
Onesimus had any debts, to charge it to his account and he would pay them. Paul implored Philemon to render forgiveness, love, and acceptance unto