to the glory of God the Father. Obedience and Service in the World.[ h] Read full chapter Footnotes 2:6-11 Perhaps an early Christian hymn quoted here by Paul. The short rhythmic lines fall into two parts, Phil 2:6-8 where the subject of every verb is Christ, and Phil 2:9-11 where the subject is God.
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The theological and ecclesiological framework of worship in Philippians 2:6-11 may effectively restore contemporary worship to the full glory of the Father and consequently function as testimony to all that indeed "Christ is Lord." M. Sydney Park is an associate professor at Beeson Divinity School, where she teaches New Testament and Greek.
Philippians 2:5-11 is called THE HYMN OF CHRIST, because scholars tell us that this passage records an actual hymn that was sung in worship by the early church. Contextually, Philippians 2 is a call to spiritual unity. In verses 1-4, Paul says, "So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by
[8] For this and further helpful comments on the correct methodological approach to Phil 2. 6-11 see Hooker, M. D., 'Philippians 2.6-11', Jesus und Paulus. Festschrift für W. G. Kümmel, ed. Ellis, E. E. and Grässer, E. (Göttingen: Vandenhoeck and Ruprecht, 1976) 151 -2. Google Scholar Hooker is also correct when she observes, 'The fact that different scholars produce different
Matthew gives us the story of Jesus' passion. Paul gives us the meaning. The basic meaning that Paul gives us is this: the pre-existent Christ so humbles himself that he identifies with humanity all the way to the same physical death that human beings experience. Vv. 6-11, the famous Christ hymn, divides into two equal … Continue reading "Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11"
God with Us It would be difficult to find a more influential passage in all of Scripture than today's epistle reading from Philippians. Often called "the Christ Hymn," on the supposition that Paul is quoting at least in part a very early hymn from the worship of the church, these verses have generated and shaped … Continue reading "Commentary on Philippians 2:1-13"
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