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Living Like Christ: A Study of Philippians 2:1-13

A study of Philippians 2:1-13, focusing on unity, humility, and obedience.

1. Cultivating Christ-like Attitudes

1.1 The Call to Unity

Verses: Philippians 2:1-2
  • Paul urges the Philippians to cultivate unity and avoid selfish ambition.
  • True unity stems from a shared love and purpose in Christ.

1.2 The Importance of Humility

Verses: Philippians 2:3-4
  • Humility is demonstrated by considering others as more important than oneself.
  • It involves looking out for the interests of others, not just our own.

2. The Example of Christ's Humility and Obedience

2.1 Christ's Humiliation

Verses: Philippians 2:5-7
  • Christ, being in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped.
  • He emptied Himself, taking on the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

2.2 Christ's Obedience

Verses: Philippians 2:8
  • Christ humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
  • This act of obedience demonstrates the depth of His love and sacrifice.

3. God's Exaltation of Christ

3.1 Christ's Exaltation

Verses: Philippians 2:9
  • Because of Christ's obedience, God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name.
  • This name signifies His authority and power.

3.2 Universal Acknowledgment of Christ's Lordship

Verses: Philippians 2:10-11
  • At the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.
  • Every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

4. Living Out Our Salvation

4.1 Working Out Your Salvation

Verses: Philippians 2:12
  • We are called to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.
  • This is not earning salvation, but living out the salvation already received through grace.

4.2 God's Work in Us

Verses: Philippians 2:13
  • It is God who works in us, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
  • Our efforts are empowered by God's grace and guided by His purpose.