Forgiveness: A Commentary on Philemon
Overview
Philemon is one of the shortest and most obscure books of the Bible—easily flipped over by casual readers. But Despite its small size, the book is theologically robust. It instructs on forgiveness in a unique and practical way, gently teaches on matters of equality, fellowship, edification, and more. Jacob Abshire unpacks Philemon’s 25 verses, studying how to think and behave more like our Lord, the forgiving God (Exodus 34:6-7).
Not technical, stodgy, or choppy, this book is fluid, transitioning from point to point much like a topical book—but each point is grounded in Scripture. This is a commentary for those who don’t like commentaries—full of rich exposition, but easy to read at the same time.
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Get more practical commentary on Philemon with Colossians and Philemon for Pastors.
- Provides a point-by-point commentary on Philemon
- Features a fluid style designed for the lay reader
- Focuses on the theme of forgiveness
- Setting the Tone to Forgive
- Assuring the Heart to Forgive
- Convincing the Mind to Forgive
- Making the Appeal to Forgive
- Affirming the Will to Forgive
Top Highlights
“The same is true in regards to God’s grace. If we earn his goodness, then He is not gracious” (Page 71)
“law of love. This is the world of the regenerate. This is the shoe that fits.” (Page 61)
“In other words, we are to think and treat others more highly than ourselves and before ourselves. Forgiving others is putting them before our own feelings, resources and reputations.” (Page 64)
“Instead of commanding Philemon to forgive Onesimus completely of his debt, he places the debt on himself” (Page 87)
“The Bible makes a distinction between an attitude of forgiveness and the act of forgiving” (Page 82)
I was greatly surprised to find Jacob Abshire’s commentary on Philemon to be the best I have ever read.
—Bill Klein, president, Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America
Jacob Abshire has produced a well-written and thought-provoking text on the oft-neglected book of Philemon.
—John D. Garr, chancellor, Hebraic Heritage Christian College
- Title: Forgiveness: A Commentary on Philemon
- Author: Jacob Abshire
- Publisher: Lucid Books
- Print Publication Date: 2014
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Pages: 140
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Philemon › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781632960122, 9781632960139, 1632960125, 1632960133
- Resource ID: LLS:FRGVNSSCMMPHLMN
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:04:23Z