Attitude
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The most
significant passages in the whole book. Because of the
theology – Jesus in his pre-incarnate state existed in the form of God – He was
God. When he chose to take on the form of man, he did so to provide a way for
us a way to a relationship with Him.
Jesus did not give up his deity to come
to earth. He did not cease to be God when He became a man.
What did Jesus empty himself of to
become a man?
Physical body restrictions (sleep/food),
Dependence on the Father (Prayer)
Omniscience, Omnipresence, Omnipotence (Not used for
his own convenience) But used for his service to others.
Jesus took the unimaginable step from
heaven, to earth, but then He further humbled himself to die a terrible death
on the cross.
What does the act of dying on the
cross tell us about Jesus “Attitude”?
How can we possibly copy that
attitude?
Then God, the Father, exalted Jesus, and
said that every tongue will confess that He is Lord. In the end Jesus will
demonstrate his glory and power and everyone will acknowledge His position.
Can this verse mean that if we as
Christians live a life of serving Him in humility, that God will reward us in
some way in eternity?
This passage is a great example of what
believers need to copy in Jesus. His example shows us obedience, humility, and
ultimate reward. We as believers should see these as perfect examples of how we
need to live out our Christianity.
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