John 8:28, ‘When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I Am, and that I do nothing from myself, but [that I] speak just as the Father has taught me.’ The revelation that Jesus is I Am comes precisely in that He does nothing on His own authority, but […]
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on
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Philippians 2:5, “Have this mind among yourselves which is yours in Christ Jesus…” By grace, Christian interactions should be informed by and manifestations of the identity of God as revealed in Christ’s incarnation, crucifixion and exaltation.
Philippians 1:21, “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” What does “to live is Christ” mean? Verse 22, 24-25, it means the fruitful labor of living for the sake of others so that they might progress and rejoice in their faith in Christ. And what does “to die is
Galatians 5:6, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.”
Matthew 5:44, “But I say to you, ‘Love your enemies’…that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven…” Romans 5:10, “…while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son…”
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1 John 4:6″Whoever knows God listens to us…” If we know God we will submissively listen to His inspired, written word
John 12:26, “If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also.” On the cross and on the throne.
Romans 5:16,”… but the free gift following many trespasses brought justification.” Christ’s Obedience is greater than Adam’s Sin
Luke 14:33, “…anyone of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.” All held in open hands…
Psalm 138:6, “For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar.” In Christ…
Mark 10:43, “But whoever would be great among you must be your servant.” We serve because He first served us…
