“. . . Being found in appearance as a man” (Philippians 2:8). Many people view Christ only as a man, but He is God. Most people didn’t realize Christ’s full identity, for He was “found in appearance as a man” (Phil. 2:8). At first glance that phrase seems like a repetition of the end of […]
“Taking the form of a bond-servant” (Philippians 2:7). Christ submitted Himself to the Father’s will. When Christ emptied Himself, He not only gave up His privileges but also became a servant. First, He was a servant by nature. In Philippians 2 Christ is shown as a true bond-servant, doing the will of the Father. He […]
“[Christ] humbled Himself” (Philippians 2:7). Christ renounced His divine privileges. Ways Christ emptied Himself……..(1) To give up His heavenly glory. That’s why in John 17:5 Jesus prays, “Glorify Thou Me together with Thyself, Father, with the glory which I ever had with Thee before the world was.” (2) Of His independent authority. He completely submitted […]
CHRIST' OUTWARD APPEARANCE
/in Steadfast Hope“. . . Being found in appearance as a man” (Philippians 2:8). Many people view Christ only as a man, but He is God. Most people didn’t realize Christ’s full identity, for He was “found in appearance as a man” (Phil. 2:8). At first glance that phrase seems like a repetition of the end of […]
CHRIST AS SERVANT
/in Steadfast Hope“Taking the form of a bond-servant” (Philippians 2:7). Christ submitted Himself to the Father’s will. When Christ emptied Himself, He not only gave up His privileges but also became a servant. First, He was a servant by nature. In Philippians 2 Christ is shown as a true bond-servant, doing the will of the Father. He […]
THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST
/in Steadfast Hope“[Christ] humbled Himself” (Philippians 2:7). Christ renounced His divine privileges. Ways Christ emptied Himself……..(1) To give up His heavenly glory. That’s why in John 17:5 Jesus prays, “Glorify Thou Me together with Thyself, Father, with the glory which I ever had with Thee before the world was.” (2) Of His independent authority. He completely submitted […]