Philemon Flashcards
Which 2 men wrote the book of Philemon?
Paul and Timothy
Did Paul say he was a servent of Jesus Christ or a prisoner of Jesus Christ or a friend of Jesus?
prisoner of Jesus Christ
How did the authors of Philemon describe Philemon in Philemon 1:1
Dearly beloved and fellow- labourer
To whom was the book of Philemon written to?
Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the church in the house of Philemon
Who did Paul call his brother?
Timothy
Who did Paul call dearly beloved and fellow -labourer?
Philemon
Who was the fellow soldier of Paul and Timothy mensioned in verse 2 of Philemon?
Archippus
What one word describes Apphia in the book of Philemon?
Beloved
What salutation written by Paul and Timothy came from God?
Grace to you and peace
From whom did the salutation Grace to you and peace come from according to Philemon?
God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
According to the book of Philemon who did Grace and Peace come from?
God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
In what did Paul always make mention of Philemon?
in his prayer’s
What did Paul always do in his prayers while thanking God?
make mention of Philemon
Paul wrote that he had heard of Philemon’s love and faith towards these?
the Lord Jesus and all saints
What did Paul hear about Philemon?
The love and faith that he has toward the Lord Jesus and all the saints
How did Paul say the communication of Philemon’s faith will become effectual?
By the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you (Philemon) in Christ Jesus
What did Paul want to become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in Philemon in Christ Jesus?
The communication of Philemon’s faith.
What part of the saints’ body did Paul say was refreshed?
the bowels
Why did Paul have great joy and consolation in the love of Philemon?
b/c the bowels of the saints were refreshed by him
What two reasons did Paul give for not joining Philemon?
he was Paul the aged and a Prisoner of Jesus Christ
Who did Paul call his son?
Onesimus
How did Paul beget Onesimus? (under what conditions)
in his bonds
Who did Paul beget in his bonds?
Onesimus
On whose behalf did Paul beseech Philemon?
his son Onesimus
Onesimus was in time passed unprofitable to Philemon, but who was he now profitable unto?
Philemon and Paul
When was Onesimus considered unprofitable?
in time past
What did Paul ask Philemon to do when he (Paul) sends Onesimus again unto him?
receive him
For what reason did Paul say to Philemon that he would have retained Onesimus with him?
so that he could minister unto Paul in the bonds of the gospel instead of Philemon
Why did Paul not want to do anything without first informing Philemon?
So that Philemon should not benefit out of necessity but willingly.
T/F Paul once wrote to Philemon that he would not do anything without him.
TRUE
How long did Paul say Onesimus might have departed for?
a season
Why did Paul say that Onesimus might have departed for a season?
so that Philemon might receive him forever.
Onesimus was not to be considered as a servant but how?
above a servant as a brother beloved in the flesh and in the Lord
T/F Paul wanted Onesimus to be received below a servant.
FALSE
Paul wanted Onesimus to be considered above a servant as what?
a brother beloved
If Philemon counted Paul as THIS, then he would receive Onesimus as Paul himself?
partner
For Onesimus’s sake Paul once hoped that Philemon would count Paul as a what?
partner
If Philemon counted Paul as partner, how did Paul want Philemon to receive Onesimus?
as Paul himself
What did Paul ask Philemon to do if Onesimus wronged or owed Philemon anything?
to put it on his (Paul’s) account
What did Paul say he wrote with his own hands?
he will repay anything that Onesimus owed Philemon
Y/N Did Paul ever write that Philemon owed Paul his life?
Yes
Paul once said to Philemon, let me have joy of thee in the Lord, how was this to be done?
he wanted Philemon to refresh his bowels.
In the book of Philemon what did Paul say he had confidence in?
the obedience of Philemon
Why did Paul say he had confidence in Philemon?
because he knew he would be obedient to do more than Paul asked him
What did Paul ask Philemon to prepare for him?
a lodging
Paul asked Philemon to prepare a lodging for him, through what did Paul trust that he should be given unto Philemon?
his (Philemon’s) prayers
Why did Paul want Philemon to prepare a lodging for him?
that through Philemon’s prayers he would be given unto him (returned unto Philemon)
Who did Paul call a fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus?
Epaphras
Paul had a fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus what was his name?
Epaphras
Which fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus did Paul want Philemon to salute?
Epaphras
Name the 4 fellow-labourers that Paul asked Philemon to salute?
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, and Lucas
Repeat Philemon 1:25
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, Amen
With what of Philemon’s did Paul want the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to be with?
his spirit.
What is the last word in the book of Philemon?
Amen
How many verses does Philemon have?
25
Repeat the last verse in Philemon?
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, Amen
Name the 5 men that Paul asked Philemon to salute?
Epaphras, Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas and Lucas
How many times did Paul call Philemon brother?
2 times
