Yes, Paul was calling Philemon to see his relationship with Onesimus changed by the gospel. But he was also living that call as well. In this message from the book of Philemon we see:

1. Paul was the recipient of the transforming work of the gospel in relationships.
2. Paul modeled the transforming work of the gospel in his relationship with Mark.
3. Paul was an ambassador of transformed relationships, imploring people to be reconciled to God.