…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
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being … Continue reading
Whatever happens, conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27) What will happen to you today? Oh, you can probably guess a good portion of it, but you can’t be sure, can you? Laughter, tears, … Continue reading