Final answer:
Paul expresses gratitude for Philemon's faith in the Lord Jesus and love for the saints in his epistle to Philemon.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question refers to an epistle written by Paul, in which he expresses gratitude for Philemon's faith and benevolence. In Paul's letter to Philemon, Paul thanks God for Philemon's 'faith in the Lord Jesus' and 'love for all the saints.' The correct answer to the question 'Paul thanks God for Philemon's characteristic(s) of faith in _____ and _____ for the saints' would be A) Christ and B) Love.