The Forgotten Epistle

Authors

Otto E. Sohn, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

1-1-1949

Document Type

Article

Keywords

st. paul, philemon, epistle, onesimus, christian church, archippus, colossae, grace

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The Epistle to Philemon may fitly be called one of the forgotten books of the New Testament. Along with 2 and 3 John it has received but little attention in our synodical literature. And is there anyone among us who has ever preached a sermon on it or on a portion of it?

Disciplines

Biblical Studies

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Colossians 1:4, 7-9; Philemon 4-7; Philemon 8-21; Philemon 22-25; 2 Corinthians 6:5; 2 Corinthians 11:23; 1 Corinthians 15:32; Acts 23:26; 1 Peter 4:14-16; Romans 16:3; Romans 16:21; Philippians 2:2, 5;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Sohn, Otto E. (1949) "The Forgotten Epistle," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 20, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol20/iss1/3