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The Christ-Hymn
Series Philippians
580
The Importance of the Context 1-4
v. 1 – Four Exhortations to Unity.
v. 2 – be like-minded – having the same love – of one accord, of one mind.
v. 3 – A key to understanding verses 5-11
v. 4 – We naturally look out for our own interests.
The Introduction to the Hymn v. 5
This is a passage only applicable to Christians.
You are in Christ – so have the same mind-set that was in Christ.
The Hymn Itself 6-11
I. The Pre-Incarnate Christ 6
Being in THE FORM of God
Taking THE FORM of a bondslave
II. His Humiliation 7-8
A. He Made Himself of no reputation
-- He emptied Himself
-- He made himself nothing
-- Possible allusion to Isaiah 53:12 – “He …poured out his soul unto death”.
B. Taking the form of a bond-slave; Coming in the likeness of men
Being found in appearance as a man
C. The Humiliation of Death on the Cross 8b
III. His Exaltation 9-11
A. He has the Name above every Name.
B. Every knee will bow, every tongue confess -- Isaiah 45:22-25
C. Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father
Sermon ID | 528092023167 |
Duration | 51:51 |
Date | May 24, 2009 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | Philippians 2:5-11 |