The lectionary passage Philippians 2:1–13 continues Paul's preceding recommendations on how followers of Jesus Christ should live (1:27–30).

Jesus teaches us that godly humility comes from loving God with all of our heart and mind and strength as well as loving our neighbors as we love ourselves.

Epistles: The Example of Jesus (Philippians 2:1-13) Paul, in prison, is writing to thank and encourage Christians in Philippi. They face their own trials and ...

4 февр. 2022 г. · These two verses are parallel in that Paul begins each verse with a personal exhortation and ends each verse with a command about others.

21 сент. 2020 г. · In view of everything that God has done, Paul calls Christians to vigorously pursue our Christian calling to faithfully obey the Lord. He ...

23 сент. 2017 г. · More than merely a moralistic lesson against hypocrisy, Philippians 2:1-13 invites hearers to reflect on Jesus Christ and to orient their lives ...

When Paul exhorts us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, he is calling us to be more and more conformed to the image of Christ, to have Christ- ...

15 авг. 2019 г. · Paul says here that confessing Christ's lordship gives honor to God the Father. Jesus Christ is the manifestation of God. God the Father and God ...

Having the mind of Christ means that I cannot think of myself better than anyone. We are called to love others just as Jesus has loved us.

29 сент. 2017 г. · Jesus uses this parable to teach that appearances can be deceiving. It isn't what we say, it's what we do that shows our commitment to faith.