Paul’s Christmas Story

Bible Text: Philippians 2:1-11 | Preacher: DeWayne Bolin | Series: 2014, Christmas

Paul’s Christmas Story, Phil. 2:1-11
  Intro:

A. Appeal For Unity, Phil. 2:1-4

1. Four Fold Basis: ( 1)

a. Consolation In Christ

b. Incentive Of Love

c. Fellowship Of The Spirit

d. Compassion and Mercy

2. Personal Desire: (Phil. 2:2)

3. Practical Benefits of Unity: (Phil. 2:3)

a. Eliminates Strife and Vain Glory

b. Humble Esteem of Others

4. Caring For Others Expresses Unity: (Phil. 2:4)

B. The Example Of Christ’s Humiliation, Phil. 2:5-7a

1. Exhortation: (vs. 5)

2.  Subsisted In The Form Of God: (vs. 6-7a)

a. THE NATURE OF SELF-RENUNCIATION

(1) Expressed Majesty

(2) Set Aside Privileges

b. THE STATEMENT OF SELF-RENUNCIATION

C. The Manner Of Christ’s Humiliation, Phil. 2:7b-8a

1. The Essence of a Servant:

2. The Nature of a Human Being:

3. The Appearance of a Man:

D. The Extent Of Christ’s Humiliation, Phil. 2:8b

1. Obedience Unto Death:

2. Death By Crucifixion:

E. The Exaltation Of Christ, Phil. 2:9

1. Given A New Name:

2/ As Lord Of All:

3. Symbolic Of New Status:

F. The Universal Response, Phil. 2:10-11

1. Every Knee Shall Bow:

a. CELESTIAL BEINGS

b. TERRESTRIAL BEINGS

c. INFERNAL BEINGS

2. Universal Acknowledgement:

3. The Ultimate Goal Of Christ’s Humiliation:

Close: