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Philippians 2:7 says that Christ "did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself" and became a human.
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The Apostle Paul teaches that in Christ’s humiliation, He “emptied Himself” (Phil. 2:6–7). How should we understand this statement? From one of our Ask Ligon...
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What does it mean that Christ “emptied Himself” in Phil. 2:6–7? John MacArthur. 1 Min Read. Philippians 2:6–7 does not mean that Christ became anything less than He was. It does not mean that He ceased to be God because then He would have ceased to be who He was.
Jun 13, 2021 · We are containers that, when empty, can be filled and used ( 2 Timothy 2:21 ). Recently, a new Christian movement has encouraged emptying oneself in order to receive from God. It’s called “contemplative prayer,” and it involves centering one’s focus on the presence of God, sometimes by repeating a word or phrase.
Rather than coming to earth to demand others serve Him, Jesus "emptied himself." This does not mean Jesus stopped being God. Rather than coming the first time as a king, Jesus chose not to exhibit His unlimited powers.
Jul 15, 2020 · After all, it’s a rich Christological text which proclaims significant truths about the nature of Christ. But far and away, the most controversial part is the phrase “but emptied himself.” What does this statement mean? The Dilemma. Does this mean that Jesus emptied himself of his deity, thus ceasing to be God during his incarnation?
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We need to understand that following Jesus means following him as a servant who humbles himself -- or we'll never really understand him. So let's begin as Paul sets up the issues in the first few verses. This passage has six sections: An appeal to Christ's blessings and benefits (2:1) A call to unity (2:2) A warning against selfishness (2:3a)