THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST
/in Steadfast Hope“He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8). Instead of asserting His divine rights, Christ submitted Himself to the cross. Even though the people did not recognize the deity of Christ and treated Him as a criminal, He did not fight back. Instead, He “humbled […]
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 […]
