The Model for Spiritual Unity Philippians 2:5-11 Christ Jesus …. Our Example vs.5 His Existence...

The Model for Spiritual UnityThe Model for Spiritual UnityPhilippians 2:5-11Philippians 2:5-11

Christ Jesus ….Christ Jesus ….

Our Example vs.5Our Example vs.5

His Existence vs.6His Existence vs.6

Emptied vs.7,8Emptied vs.7,8

Exalted vs.9-11Exalted vs.9-11

The Model for Spiritual UnityThe Model for Spiritual UnityPart 1 “I am not”Part 1 “I am not”

1.1. Jesus Christ our Jesus Christ our ExampleExample Compare Isaiah 14:12 to Phil. 2:5-8Compare Isaiah 14:12 to Phil. 2:5-8 Attitude of humilityAttitude of humility Early ChristianityEarly Christianity

Some 30 years laterSome 30 years later As if no controversy, an accepted factAs if no controversy, an accepted fact Bedrock of early preachingBedrock of early preaching


2.2. Christ Jesus His Christ Jesus His ExistenceExistence Eternal - John 1:1-4Eternal - John 1:1-4 All God’s attributesAll God’s attributes Equal with God - John 17:5Equal with God - John 17:5 Therefore Jesus is divineTherefore Jesus is divine


3.3. Christ Jesus Christ Jesus EmptiedEmptied KenouKenou – emptied, no reputation – emptied, no reputation

1 Peter 1:121 Peter 1:12 DoulosDoulos - servant/slave - servant/slave

Please God the Father - John 8:29Please God the Father - John 8:29 Do the Father’s will - Matthew 6:10Do the Father’s will - Matthew 6:10 Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12


3.3. Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Emptied (continued)Emptied (continued) Humility - Matthew 18:4 ; 23:12 Humility - Matthew 18:4 ; 23:12

Luke 14:11 ; 18:14Luke 14:11 ; 18:14

ObedienceObedience Unto deathUnto death

4.4. Christ JesusChrist Jesus Exalted Exalted““For whoever exalts himself will be For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”himself will be exalted.”

Active verbsActive verbs

1.1. Exalts himselfExalts himself

2.2. Humbles himselfHumbles himself

Passive VerbsPassive Verbs

1.1. Will be humbledWill be humbled

2.2. Will be exaltedWill be exalted


Looking to JesusLooking to Jesus Not an abstract statement of a Not an abstract statement of a

difficult doctrinedifficult doctrine Not a controversial sectionNot a controversial section It is simply Paul’s argument to It is simply Paul’s argument to

our hearts of Christian conduct our hearts of Christian conduct


ConclusionConclusion

We will only be able to have the We will only be able to have the humility (humility (mindmind) of Christ when we ) of Christ when we have a right understanding of God have a right understanding of God ((“I Am”“I Am”). Therefore, I (me) am ). Therefore, I (me) am not!not!


ApplicationApplication

What areas of your life are you not What areas of your life are you not showing humility?showing humility?

What is keeping you from humbling What is keeping you from humbling yourself before yourself before “The Example”?“The Example”?

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