Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling… (Philippians 2:12) The destination is assured, but you still have to take … Continue reading
…to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:11b) It was all for the Father’s glory. Exalted to the highest place… given the name above all names… every knee bowing… every tongue confessing him Lord… All of it Looking back … Continue reading
…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord… (Philippians 2:11a) I am so looking forward to this. Just imagine it. Everyone who has ever mocked Christianity, everyone who has ever scoffed at the idea of Creation, everyone who has … Continue reading
…that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in Heaven, on Earth, and under the earth… (Philippians 2:10) We’re not real big on kings here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. Bowing the knee to anyone sort … Continue reading
…and gave him the name that is above all names… (Philippians 2:9b) We know him by many names. Jesus Christ Alpha Omega Emmanuel I Am Lamb of God Prince of Peace Mighty God Light of the World The Bright Morning … Continue reading
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place… (Philippians 2:9a) This is deep and profound and utterly beyond me. The word “Therefore” indicates to me that Jesus was exalted as a result of his obedience to the Father. Yet he … Continue reading
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross! (Philippians 2:8) He didn’t have to die—you know that. He chose to die, for reasons I still can’t fully grasp. … Continue reading
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking on the very nature of a servant, being … Continue reading
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: (Philippians 2:5) No pressure here—just have the same attitude as the Lord of the Universe, OK? Got it? Good This is your calling, Beloved of Christ. God wants you … Continue reading
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves (Philippians 2:3). But they’re not. Better than you, that is. Seriously, isn’t it hard to consider others better than yourself when you know … Continue reading