Why was Onesimus sent back?

Why was Onesimus sent back?

The first talk on Philemon is Why is Philemon in the Bible?

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Talk Outline

1. Paul’s anticipatory prayers
   • the themes of v7
   • the saints of v6
2. The Collection for the Saints
   • the need
     • Acts 11:25-30
   • the organisation
     • 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
     • 2 Corinthians 8:16-24
   • the propriety
     • Romans 15:22-29
     • 2 Corinthians 9:12-15
   • the prisoner
3. The Runaway Slave
   • the runaway slave in law
   • the Christians slave
   • the nature of generosity
   • the nature of partnership
4. The New World Order