Paul the Apostle writes to Philemon, asking him to forgive Onesimus, a runaway slave who has been converted to Christianity. Paul explains that Onesimus has made a transformation in Jesus Christ and is now a brother beloved. He asks Philemon to receive Onesimus as himself, and to put any debt that Onesimus owes him on Paul's account. The story illustrates the concept of debt forgiveness and the power of Jesus Christ to change lives.