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How does the story of Onesimus, the runaway slave who becomes a brother in Christ to Philemon, illustrate the transformative power of the Gospel beyond personal salvation, and what implications does it have for social justice and reconciliation?
A
It primarily emphasizes the importance of maintaining social hierarchies and accepting one's predetermined role in society.
B
It highlights that the Gospel's impact is limited to spiritual matters and does not address social injustices.
C
It demonstrates how the Gospel can challenge and subvert unjust social structures, promoting reconciliation and equality by transforming relationships based on power dynamics into relationships based on love and mutual respect, ultimately pointing towards the dismantling of systems of oppression.
D
It suggests that Onesimus's freedom was solely dependent on Philemon's personal generosity and had no broader implications for the institution of slavery.
Reference: Philemon 1:10-18