2. True Forgiveness
Philemon

3. 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!

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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