True Forgiveness Philemon

True Forgiveness is in our nature Philemon has love and faith for Jesus Christ and all His people He has a desire to work for the good of the Gospel He seeks to be a blessing Every Christian should fit this description!

True Forgiveness is transforming Onesimus was transformed at conversion Forgiveness would mean a change in relationship Paul expects the Gospel of forgiveness to change Philemon We need to focus on the Gospel and the change it brings

True Forgiveness is costly To forgive Onesimus would be to take on the cost Paul acts like Christ, offering to pay the debt God took the cost of forgiveness upon himself at the cross Philemon can forgive in light of the cost God has paid

Forgiving the unforgivable True forgiveness should be in our nature as Christians True forgiveness should transform our hearts and actions True forgiveness should be recognised as costly Philemon forgave Onesimus and granted Paul’s request