Exegesis on the book of philemon in the new testament

A commentary focusing on the translation and grammatical structure of colossians and philemon. It deals with the themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. The world english bible is based on the american standard version asv of the bible, the biblia hebraica stutgartensa old testament, and the greek majority text new testament. The heart of pauls letter to philemon is the fellowship that comes from reconciliation. The asv, which is also in the public domain due to expired s, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words hast, shineth, etc. Philemon 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is filled with great exegesis and written by the best british bible scholars of the time. Apostle of the free spirit, the epistle to the galatians. Nt 23 exegesis of colossians and philemon fall 2012. Colossians and philemon is the first book in a projected series of twenty volumes that seeks to bring together classroom, study, and pulpit by providing the student or pastor with the information needed to understand and expound the greek. This exegetical guide to the greek new testament is a great companion to the greek text.

Pauls friendship with philemon is shown by something significantly missing in his greeting. Philemon was the master of onesimus, a runaway slave. Exegetical guide to the greek new testament, volume 12. Philemon 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Not only do we live in an atomic and space age, but in the most technologically advanced age of all time. Garland, professor of christian scriptures, truett theological seminary, baylor university beales commentary on colossians and philemon is everything we have come to expect from a veteran new testament scholar. The epistle of paul to titus, usually referred to simply as titus, is one of the three pastoral epistles along with 1 timothy and 2 timothy in the new testament, historically attributed to paul the apostle. Best commentaries and books on philemon logos bible software.

With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, beale leads readers through all aspects of colossians and philemon sociological, historical, and theologicalto help them better. This is the only place in the new testament where philemon is mentioned by name, but we do know that he was a beloved friend to paul. An exegetical commentary on the greek new testament. Philemon commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Paul himself, in a gracious act of christian love, assumed onesimuss debt in full. Its canonicity was widely recognized in the early church, particularly by ignatius, tertullian, origen, eusebius, marcion, and in the muratorian canon. Dunns wellknown and formidable exegetical skills are amply displayed in his new commentary on colossians and philemon for the new international greek testament commentary series. On both these texts dunn offers balanced and reasonable readings that will certainly become essential moments in scholarly discussion of these texts. Since we are dealing with this subject it is proper to sum up the writings of the new testament which have been already mentioned. Dunn, author of numerous wellreceived works on the historical origin and theological interpretation of the new testament, provides detailed expositions of the text of pauls letters to the colossians and to philemon. The purpose of the department of new testament studies is to equip students to do accurate exegetical work in the greek new testament so that they can expound and apply it effectively in their ministries. Colossians, cosmological language in colossians, slavery in the new testament, the slave flight interpretation of philemon, and the interpretation of philemon in christian history.

Explain the cultural and historical background of the book of colossians. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. This is a book in applied christianity, a textbook of social service. The primary concern of the zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series is to illuminate the meaning of the greek text by examining its lexical and grammatical forms in order to determine the intended meaning of the original author. Jerome in his commentary on the epistle, mentions the. This commentary is one of the finest volumes in the pillar new testament commentary series with famed editor d. He is known as a saint by several christian churches along with his wife apphia.

Ntst 550 exegesis of selected portions of the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on philemon 1 and more. Nov 28, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of philemon, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The letters to the colossians and to philemon, is an new testament commentary, written by the famed scholar douglas j. Slavery and the book of philemon 27 phlm 112 read dunn 310330. Five days a week he offers a two minute video tutorial on a new testament verse via an email link. In the letter, paul implores philemon to receive onesimus, not as a slave, but as a brother beloved verse 16. Dec 19, 2018 philemon word pictures in the new testament. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar. These notes and linkstudies are printfriendly in a4 format, 9pt.

The letters to the colossians and to philemon by douglas j. The bible has a message for all of us today on how to begin bringing people together. Read philemon commentary using peoples new testament. The epistle of paul to philemon, known simply as philemon, is one of the books of the christian new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on philemon introduction and more. Colossians and philemon begins with the typical study into the introductory matters of this book of the bible, this is common place in zondervan exegetical commentary series on the new testament. Colossians and philemon baker exegetical commentary on. Jan 01, 1991 this inaugural eggnt volume provides the following for colossians and for philemon. Colossians and philemon baker exegetical commentary on the.

Biblical literature biblical literature the letter of paul to philemon. Written primarily for the pastor and bible teacher, the text succinctly exegetes each passage of scripture in its grammatical and historical context. You can find the best commentary on philemon for you using the tools on the right side. Beale is a firstrate new testament scholar with proven expertise in the use of the ot in the nt and biblical theology. It is addressed to saint titus and describes the requirements and duties of elders and bishops. One of the visitors converted under pauls teaching was a man named philemon, a slaveowner from the nearby city of colossae philemon 1. Philemon 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, originally published in four parts, is a digest of vatious readings and marginal references. This letter is known as epistle to philemon in the new testament. Use good exegetical methodology for studying a new testament epistle. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. The title of this letter is the name of the addressee, taken from verse 1.

A free bible version and commentary on pauls letter to philemon in easyenglish. D 260 to 340 eusebius lists the book of philemon as a member of the new testament canon that was accepted by all christians. While the theories and definitions might also apply to the old testament ot exegetical paper, the resources are specific to nt studies. Does not presuppose greek proficiency nor count toward mdiv core requirements or emphases, nor the ma major or minor in new testament. A master called to forgive phillip schaff philemon commentary schaffs popular commentary on the new testament. Philemon nrsv salutation paul, a prisoner of christ. Hence, not surprisingly, this fresh and readable commentary on colossians and philemon is marked not only by impressive erudition. The letter of philemon speaks to that problem, because in the nature of the case segregation is slavery. Philemon bible study lesson 1 historical backgrounds of philemon information useful to understand before a study of the letters contents slavery in the grecoroman world one of the most important things to understand about philemon is the background of slavery in the ancient world.

Establish or orient the context of the pericope in the biblical book as a whole. Beale offers a substantive evangelical commentary on colossians and philemon. Philemon bible study lesson 1 historical backgrounds of. The epistle is addressed to philemon, with the church in his house, and to sister apphia and archippus. Philemon with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Word meanings in the new testament, ralph earle, 1984, baker book. This is the only place in the new testament where philemon is mentioned by name, but.

Bruce wrote over 40 books, including new international bible commentary, paul. It is a prison letter, coauthored by paul the apostle with timothy, to philemon, a leader in the colossian church. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Carson, a series which is synonymous with superior exegesis and excellent application. Robertson nicoll, editor of the expositors bible, once said. Library tools for biblical exegesis duke divinity school. Moo, in this new volume of the pillar new testament commentary, not only explains accurately the meaning of the letters to the colossians and to philemon, but also applies that meaning powerfully to twentyfirstcentury readers. Biblical literature the development of biblical exegesis. In the bible book that bears philemons name, paul addressed his beloved brother as a fellow worker, a title given to those who served for a time alongside. In this notable commentary, however, marianne meye thompson shows how these two epistles provide a unique formulation of the gospel in terms of creation and reconciliation rather than justification by faith.

Philemon the slaveowner and onesimus the runaway slave or bondservant had both been reconciled to god through pauls ministry. Philemon was a church official, we believe, somewhere in collossae or the surrounding area. Paul s letter and gods instruction stand with or without the aid of the supreme court. Colossians and philemon is the first book in a projected series of twenty volumes that seeks to bring together classroom. The letters to the colossians and to philemon pillar new. Gifted bible teacher john macarthur combines expert scholarship with lifechanging applications as he explores pauls epistles to the ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon. Colossians and philemon exegetical guide to the greek new testament harris, murray j. Moo, in this new volume, not only explains accurately the meaning of the letters to the colossians and to philemon but also applies that meaning powerfully to twentyfirstcentury readers. Read philemon introduction commentary using peoples new testament.

There is little doubt that paul wrote this epistle, since he refers to himself at least three times in verses 1, 9 and 19. Exegesis of philemon presented at the chicago conference at st. The same subject cannot be repeated with the other 500level course number. The story of a transformed slave philemon 112 philemon. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. In this addition to the awardwinning becnt series, leading new testament scholar and bestselling author g. Moo, pillar new testament commentary, eerdmans, 2008, 480 pp. Because believers in jesus are equal partners in the new humanity, paul asks philemon to forgive his runaway slave onesimus. Archippus some think that this was philemon s son, but he could have been the pastor of the church that met in philemon s home cf. Knox postulate that archippus was the owner of onesimus, and that philemon was the local pastor enlisted to help encourage archippus to have mercy.

There is a book in the new testament that seems as if it were written for us today. The book was written around 62 ad during paul first imprisonment in rome. It is directed to philemon, which means kisses or one that is affectionate, in behalf of onesimus, which means profitable or usefulness. Biblical literature biblical literature the development of biblical exegesis and hermeneutics in judaism. Biblical literature the letter of paul to philemon. The book of philemon in the world wide study bible. New international dictionary of new testament theology and exegesis, 5 vols. Colossians and philemon baker exegetical commentary on the new testament by g. Smith, atlantic baptist university, in religious studies 1023. As is true for philemon, so the partnership of faith in christian community offers the support and encouragement that enables action that goes beyond even what is asked or imagined. The slave apparently had met paul in prison, was converted, and. Philemon 125 a power packed postcard philemon 125 onesimus. In the bible book that bears philemon s name, paul addressed his beloved brother as a fellow worker, a title given to those who served for a time alongside paul. In the bible book that bears philemons name, paul addressed his beloved brother as a fellow worker, a title given to those who served for a time alongside paul.

Introduction to new testatment exegesis, werner stenger, 1993, willam b. David guzik commentary on pauls letter to philemon, which is a plea to his friend. Colossians and philemon is the first book in a projected series of twenty volumes that seeks to bring together classroom, study, and pulpit by. Philemon new revised standard version nrsv salutation. Book of philemon overview insight for living ministries. Word meanings in the new testament, ralph earle, 1984, baker book house. While the social dimension of the gospel should not replace the call to a saving relationship with the lord, we. Despite its conciseness, it is one of his most fascinating and personal writings. The book of philemon demonstrates the gospel in action. It occasionally uses examples from colossians and philemon themselves, which is a nice touch. Philemon 1 commentary cambridge greek testament commentary.

The epistle shows that he was a believing christian and an esteemed acquaintance of the apostle. Paul wrote to philemon, a christian brother living in colosse. Apr 16, 2019 buy colossians and philemon baker exegetical commentary on the new testament by beale, g. Harris aims to close the gap between grammatical analysis and. New testament exegesis bibliography 2020 denver seminary.

Pauls letter to philemon is the eighteenth book in the new testament. Thirdly, if onesimus stayed he helped man in chains for the gospel. The early house churches in their cultural setting, robert banks, 1998, hendrickson publishers. New testament books according individual titles this subject guide offers resources and library services on the new testament.

It should take its place on the shelf of definitive commentaries on the new testament that truly help in these tasks. He had a slave called onesimus who ran away and found himself on pauls doorstep. It deals with a huge social and moral issue that existed in the first century, but it can serve as a primer for us today on how to solve our conflicts. Slavery and the book of colossians slavery in the new testament read johnson et al. Though very brief, the epistle is a valuable addition to the new testament record for three reasons. Oct 25, 2015 the glossary of grammatical and rhetorical terms is one of the best such glossaries ive seen in a book like this. Colossians and philemon exegetical guide to the greek. Colossians and philemon is the first book in a projected series of twenty volumes that seeks to bring together classroom, study, and pulpit by providing the student or pastor with the information needed to understand and expound the greek text of the new testament. Written in clear nontechnical language, macarthurs careful passagebypassage exegesis closely follows pauls reasoning and illuminates important themes. Philemon 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Introduction to the book of philemon, new american bible. Read philemon 1 commentary using peoples new testament. Philemon introduction commentary peoples new testament.

Exhibiting the same brilliant exegesis and sound practical insight found in his previous works, noted commentator douglas j. Study the bible online using commentary on philemon and more. This works dives into history and recent scholarship, of the books of colossians and philemon of the apostles which always helpful to pastors, teachers, and scholars. Harris aims to close the gap between grammatical analysis and exegesis. Pao continues providing the powerful exegetical commentary this series has offered on other books of the bible. The required courses help students develop the skills necessary for this work in the following areas. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new. The epistles to the colossians, to philemon and to. Colossians and philemon exegetical guide to the greek new. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. Philemon 1 commentary greek testament critical exegetical. Moo in this new volume not only explains accurately the meaning of the letters to the colossians and to philemon but also applies that meaning powerfully to twentyfirstcentury readers. New international greek testament commentary, romans in tyndale commentaries, and the book of acts, the epistles to the colossians, to philemon, and to the ephesians, and the epistle to the hebrews in the new. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.

Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Rules of greek language grammar and syntax cannot be twisted. It is pauls shortest new testament letter, comprising only 335 greek words. The beginnings of biblical exegesis are found in the old testament itself, where earlier documents are interpreted in later documents, as in the recasting of earlier laws in later codes or in the chroniclers reworking of material in samuel and kings. In this letter, paul helps his friend philemon to reconcile with his. What the quest for the historical jesus missed, the volumes romans 18 and romans 916 of the word biblical commentary, and the epistles to the colossians and to philemon in the new international greek testament commentary 12 vols. In this volume in the celebrated new international greek testament commentary series, james d. Ideal for sermon preparation or individual devotions.