Mr. Arie Van Weelden -
Gospel-Shaped Community (Philemon 1-7)
The Christian life is not an island; it’s meant to be lived in community with other believers. Furthermore, the New Testament reveals expectations for how believers should relate to and treat one another. In Paul's letter to Philemon, Paul shows that the hope and message of the gospel should shape the way we relate to others, especially other Christians. Through this letter, we can see both the beauty of a community and relationships shaped by the gospel and also the responsibilities and obligations we have to others who share our fa