I. Forgiveness receives the fallen. (Philemon 12, 15, 17)
We cannot forgive and at the same time put up borders around our lives that are designed to keep out the one forgiven.
II. Forgiveness restores the fallen. (Philemon 16a)
III. Forgiveness refreshes the fallen and the faithful. (Philemon 20)
IV. Forgiveness regards the fallen. (Philemon 12, 16b-17)
V. Forgiveness rejoices the hearts of the fallen and the faithful. (Philemon 20)
VI. Forgiveness releases the fallen from his guilt and the faithful from his bitterness.