Jesus changes lives

8 May 2023 · 1 min

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Paul, imprisoned in Rome, mentors the runaway slave Onesimus, who becomes a Christian. When Paul learns that Onesimus's former master Philemon is also now a believer, he writes a letter asking Philemon to forgive and reconcile with Onesimus. The story shows how faith transforms relationships across social divides.

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When Paul was a very old man living in Rome under house arrest, he had a servant named Onesimus who became a follower of Jesus while living with Paul. After learning about Jesus and God's love and the forgiveness that Jesus offered, Paul said to Onesimus, "You know, I know that you are a runaway slave, and I know that you're from Colossae, and I even know your master, Philemon." Onesimus was terrified. "You're not going to send me back to him, are you?" Paul said, "Well, I also know something else. Philemon is not the man he used to be. He also is a believer in Jesus now and runs a church like this one in his home." And Onesimus said, "Well, what do you want me to do?" And Paul said, "Well, what do you think you should do?" And Onesimus decided that he should go and repent to his previous master. And he asked Paul if he would write a letter for him. And if you would like to read that letter, have a look at it in your Bible.