Dictionary of Bible Themes The NT does not condone slavery but recognises that slavery exists, and that many slaves have become believers. The status of slaves in the church is transformed by the work of Jesus Christ. Slaves were accorded greater respect because they were seen to be spiritually equal with others. Acts 16:16-21Examples of slavery in the NT Philemon 1:8-21Paul and Silas deliver a demon-possessed slave girl Paul returns the runaway slave Onesimus to his master. 1 Corinthians 12:13The gospel transforms the status of slaves Galatians 3:26-28Ephesians 6:5-8 Instructions concerning slavery See also Instructions to Christian slaves 1 Corinthians 7:20-24Colossians 3:22-24 1 Timothy 6:1-2 Titus 2:9-10 1 Peter 2:18-21 Ephesians 6:9 See also Instructions to Christian masters Colossians 4:1Philemon 1:8-17 1 Timothy 1:9-10 See also The immorality of trading in slaves 2327 Christ as servant5310 exploitation 5404 masters 5520 servants 5520 servants 6754 union with Christ 8342 servanthood |
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