Paul’s Christmas Story
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:
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