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What causes him to rejoice and why? 5. How will Christ be exalted if Paul lives or if he dies? 6. Which one of the attitudes Paul expresses in this Scripture passage seems especially relevant to your current circumstances? How could you follow Paul’s example with regard to this attitude?
May 18, 2011 · The number and variety of names that Paul uses here indicates that no authority greater than Christ can be conceived. In fulfillment of Psalm 110, the divine Son of David has received the honor and authority due Him, and even the strongest malevolent powers are subject to His sovereignty.
May 30, 2018 · In a very real sense, the exaltation of Christ explains why Christians can face both life and death with full confidence. This alone is the kind of faith that would lead the apostle Paul to declare: "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
There is also in the Christian not only the feeling of relationship merely, but there is a feeling of unity in the cause. He feels that when Christ is exalted, it is himself exalted in some degree, seeing he has sympathy with his desire of promoting the great cause and honour of God in the world.
- Christ’s Exalted Status
- Creation’s Certain Response
- The Church’s Perfect Pattern
WORD STUDY Wherefore— introduces the result of the preceding verses Highly exalted— raised to a high point of honor Given— graciously granted Christ did not elude or escape death. He met it head-on and conquered it. He charged into the fangs of death and endured the most powerful arsenal the enemy had at his disposal. And His exaltation to the righ...
WORD STUDY Bow— to bend; to bow; a common idiom for giving homage In heaven— heaven; heavenly places; referring to angels and demons On earth— earthly; terrestrial; referring to humans Under the earth— subterranean; referring to the dead who will be raised Confess— to confess; to admit Glory— opinion The final result of this exaltation will be the ...
In Philippians 2:6–11 Paul has unfolded the selfless descent and glorious ascent of the incarnate God. Jesus Christ is unique, and this passage clearly accentuates His greatness. At the same time, we must also keep in mind Paul’s overarching message. We should believe that what Paul has explained about Christ is true. But we should also conform our...
EXALTATION OF CHRIST. The term “exalt” is used with reference to Christ in Acts 2:33; 5:31, and Philippians 2:9, to which may be added Isaiah 52:13, where the servant of the prophecy may well be identified with Christ.
Jan 5, 2023 · Paul warned the church that their desires needed to change, which is a part of what it meant to imitate Christ. To follow him was to follow what Jesus did, what he said, and to want what he wanted — for the Father to be exalted.
