People of the Faith
This woman is mentioned alongside Philemon and is believed to be part of his household.
Apphia (Philemon 1:2)
"Grace to you and ______ from God our Father..."
Peace (Philemon 1:3)
Paul says he could command Philemon to do what is required, but instead he appeals on the basis of ______.
Love (Philemon 1:8–9)
The city that was home to Philemon and Onesimus.
Colossae
Paul says he could command Philemon to do what is required, but instead chooses to do this.
Appeal to Philemon
Paul expected the church to hear the letter because it met in this man's house.
Philemon (Philemon 1:2)
"I thank my God always when I remember you in my ______."
Prayers (Philemon 1:4)
Paul describes Onesimus as "my very ______."
Heart (Philemon 1:12)
Onesimus occupied this social position in Roman society.
Slave
Paul describes Onesimus as his child because Onesimus became a believer through Paul's ministry while Paul was in this place.
Prison
This person promised to repay any debt Onesimus owed.
Paul (Philemon 1:18-19)
"No longer as a slave but more than a slave, as a beloved ______."
Brother (Philemon 1:16)
Paul was confident that Philemon would do even more than his ______ required.
Obedience (Philemon 1:21)
Churches did not typically meet in public forums, but often gathered in these places
A home
Paul asks Philemon to receive Onesimus as he would receive this person.
Paul
Paul refers to this person as "my child, whose father I became in my imprisonment."
Onesimus (Philemon 1:10)
"If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my ______."
Account (Philemon 1:18)
Name the five people mentioned in the letter besides Christ.
Paul, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and Onesimus (Timothy is okay too) (Philemon 1:1–2)
Under Roman law, Onesimus and others of his caste were considered as this.
Property
If Onesimus owes Philemon anything, Paul offers to do this.
Repay the debt
This person was once "useless" but became "useful" after coming to faith in Christ.
Onesimus (Philemon 1:11)
"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your ______."
Spirit (Philemon 1:25)
Name all three primary characters in the story and describe their relationship.
Paul (writer), Philemon (master/Christian friend), Onesimus (slave who became a Christian through Paul)
This is how a Roman slave typically gained freedom.
Manumission (being freed by their master) or self-purchase
Paul says Onesimus should no longer be received merely as a slave but as this.
A beloved brother