PAULINE EPISTLES

Titus and Philemon

Everyman's Bible Commentary

Plot

Two of the shorter Pauline Epistles are discussed in what the author calls "an outline interpretation." The theme of Titus is like that of all the Pastoral Epistles in emphasizing the connection of doctrine, committed to faithful men, with godliness of life. In this letter Paul clearly links grace, as the great doctrine of salvation, to good works. Dr. Hiebert provides a clear exposition of this somewhat neglected book. Philemon, the brief letter which Paul wrote in behalf of Philemon's runaway slave, is unique among the apostle's writings. It throws an interesting light upon the social operations of the gospel. By presenting a vivid picture of the Spirit of God and human slavery, Paul provides a completely new frame of reference that transforms all earthly relationships; brother hood is the focus upon which all other relationships must be evaluated. A timely view for today's troubled world. - Back cover