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• Does Paul's letter to Philemon have any doctrinal authority over modern Christians?
• Would Paul's letter to Philemon have been read to the entire church?
• Do all forms of slavery compromise human dignity?
• Is understanding Roman slavery important to understanding Paul's letter to Philemon?
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• How often did Paul describe the gospel's implications for a specific person?
• Why did Paul try to persuade rather than command Philemon to free Onesimus?
• Do Paul's teachings on slaves and masters apply to other types of relationships?
• Do we always have to show mercy when we are wronged?
• What gave Paul the confidence to use such a risky strategy with Philemon?
• Did Onesimus have the responsibility to make reparations to Philemon?
• How does Paul bring the gospel to bear on Onesimus?
• How does Paul's message apply to Christians who are mistreated by unbelievers?
• How can we rightly interpret God's providence?
• How should the church respond to modern forms of slavery?
• Should we adopt the same strategies of persuation that Paul used with Philemon?
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• Do the principles explained in Philemon apply to our relationships with unbelievers?
• What does the book of Philemon have to say about guilt and shame?
• How does our identity in Christ motivate us to reconcile?
• Should we limit our pursuit of reconciliation with unbelievers?
• Should we limit our pursuit of reconciliation with believers?
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