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"To Philemon..."  

Text: Philemon 1

REASONS FOR WRITING

The Apostle Paul did not write letters to everybody. That would have been an impossible task! A careful reading of the letters of Paul would reveal that there were always reasons why he wrote. The following were some reasons why Paul wrote letters.

1. To instruct

2. To refute wrong teachings

3. To correct erroneous views

4. To express appreciation

5. To encourage people

THE RECIPIENTS OF HIS LETTERS

The following things may be noted about the recipients of Paul’s letters:-

1. Churches he founded

a) Corinthians

b) Galatians

c) Ephesians

d) Philippians

e) Thessalonians

2. Churches he did not found but he felt it necessary to write to them

a) On the basis of his authority as an apostle of Christ Jesus.

b) To help the churches:-

i) Romans

To deepen their knowledge.

ii) Colossians

To refute wrong teachings.

3. Personal letters

a) Timothy

b) Titus

c) Philemon

4. Paul’s personal letter to Philemon had these simple introductory words

“To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow labourer.”
Philemon 1