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    The Epistle of Philemon: The Evans Practical Bible Commentary
    The Epistle of Philemon: The Evans Practical Bible Commentary
    The Epistle of Philemon: The Evans Practical Bible Commentary
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    The Epistle of Philemon: The Evans Practical Bible Commentary

    By Roderick L. Evans

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    In this commentary, learn valuable lessons for the Christian faith. Paul's epistle to Philemon reminds Christians of the respect that should be present in the Church. In addition, the Christian is of the virtues of obedience, submission, and love. Finally, the Christian is given an example of how Christians should behave in light of social constructs that may be in opposition to the gospel of Christ.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbundant Truth Publishing
    Release dateJan 14, 2012
    ISBN9781601412034
    The Epistle of Philemon: The Evans Practical Bible Commentary
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    Roderick L. Evans

    Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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      The Epistle of Philemon - Roderick L. Evans

      THE EPISTLE OF PHILEMON

      THE EVANS PRACTICAL BIBLE COMMENTARY

      Written by: Roderick Levi Evans

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      Abundant Truth Publishing on Smashwords

      The Epistle of Philemon

      The Evans Practical Bible Commentary

      Copyright ©2011 by Roderick L. Evans

      ISBN 13: 978-1-60141-203-4

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the author's work.

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      1 - Authorship & Historical Setting

      Authorship

      Historical Setting

      Audience, Purpose, and Intent

      Divisions

      The Christian’s Response

      2 - Salutation (Verses 1-3)

      Who was Philemon?

      The Christian Application

      3- Praise & Thanksgiving (Verses 4-7)

      The Case for Prayer

      The Case for Praise

      The Case for Promotion

      4 - Appeal for Philemon’s Forgiveness (Verses 8-14)

      Forgiveness for Onesimus

      Who was Onesimus?

      Respect

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