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The son of God became son of David in the spirit.
The son of God became son of David in the spirit.
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The humility of Christ is described in Philippians 2:7.
The humility of Christ is described in Philippians 2:7.
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Christ emptied himself of his divine attributes with surrender or loss.
Christ emptied himself of his divine attributes with surrender or loss.
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The Knossos is a well-known passage of scripture.
The Knossos is a well-known passage of scripture.
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Christ's deity was surrendered during the emptying process.
Christ's deity was surrendered during the emptying process.
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The emptying of Christ refers to the subtraction of his divine attributes.
The emptying of Christ refers to the subtraction of his divine attributes.
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Christ's obedience led to his death on a cross.
Christ's obedience led to his death on a cross.
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The Moody Handbook of Theology defines the emptying of Christ as a subtraction of his divine attributes.
The Moody Handbook of Theology defines the emptying of Christ as a subtraction of his divine attributes.
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According to John 5:19-20, the Son of Man does everything on his own initiative.
According to John 5:19-20, the Son of Man does everything on his own initiative.
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Philippians 2:6-11 is an example of adoptionist Christology.
Philippians 2:6-11 is an example of adoptionist Christology.
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Paul Feinberg's article argues that Jesus exercised his divine attributes independently of the Father.
Paul Feinberg's article argues that Jesus exercised his divine attributes independently of the Father.
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In John 8:28, Jesus says he does everything on his own initiative.
In John 8:28, Jesus says he does everything on his own initiative.
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The phrase 'form of God' in Philippians 2:6 refers to Jesus' human nature.
The phrase 'form of God' in Philippians 2:6 refers to Jesus' human nature.
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According to Philippians 2:6-11, Jesus' surrender of his position was an involuntary act.
According to Philippians 2:6-11, Jesus' surrender of his position was an involuntary act.
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In Philippians 2:6-11, Jesus is described as taking on the form of a bond servant, but not as being made in the likeness of men.
In Philippians 2:6-11, Jesus is described as taking on the form of a bond servant, but not as being made in the likeness of men.
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According to Grudem, Jesus' pre-existence is not presented in Philippians 2:6-11.
According to Grudem, Jesus' pre-existence is not presented in Philippians 2:6-11.
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Jesus regarded being equal with God as something to take advantage of for his own benefit.
Jesus regarded being equal with God as something to take advantage of for his own benefit.
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The visible appearance of God was accompanied by glory in the book of Matthew.
The visible appearance of God was accompanied by glory in the book of Matthew.
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Jesus' divine attributes were always on full display in glory.
Jesus' divine attributes were always on full display in glory.
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Jesus voluntarily used his divine attributes.
Jesus voluntarily used his divine attributes.
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Jesus was omniscient and knew everything.
Jesus was omniscient and knew everything.
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Jesus operated under his own initiative.
Jesus operated under his own initiative.
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Jesus had a split personality, with his deity operating separately from his humanity.
Jesus had a split personality, with his deity operating separately from his humanity.
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Jesus' claims of being God were disproven by his lack of knowledge in certain areas.
Jesus' claims of being God were disproven by his lack of knowledge in certain areas.
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Jesus claimed to be God, and his work substantiated this claim.
Jesus claimed to be God, and his work substantiated this claim.
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The power of God was present in Jesus, enabling him to perform miracles.
The power of God was present in Jesus, enabling him to perform miracles.
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Jesus was fully God and fully man, with no separation of his divine and human natures.
Jesus was fully God and fully man, with no separation of his divine and human natures.
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Feinberg's idea of voluntary non-use of divine attributes is a good emphasis on Christ's humility.
Feinberg's idea of voluntary non-use of divine attributes is a good emphasis on Christ's humility.
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Jesus had the option to summon angels to assist him, but he chose not to.
Jesus had the option to summon angels to assist him, but he chose not to.
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Christ's emptying himself refers to the addition of humanity, not the subtraction of divine attributes.
Christ's emptying himself refers to the addition of humanity, not the subtraction of divine attributes.
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Jesus was praying to the Father in heaven while simultaneously being present on earth.
Jesus was praying to the Father in heaven while simultaneously being present on earth.
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Jesus' prayer life exemplifies his dependent relationship with the Father.
Jesus' prayer life exemplifies his dependent relationship with the Father.
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Christ died on the cross as only the son of God
Christ died on the cross as only the son of God
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The kenotic theory suggests that Christ retained his divine attributes while on earth
The kenotic theory suggests that Christ retained his divine attributes while on earth
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The concept of kenoticism was well-known before the 19th century
The concept of kenoticism was well-known before the 19th century
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Christ's humanity is defined by the exchange of deity for humanity
Christ's humanity is defined by the exchange of deity for humanity
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The Bible provides a clear explanation of how Christ could be both fully God and fully man
The Bible provides a clear explanation of how Christ could be both fully God and fully man
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The event of Christ's death on the cross is repeatable
The event of Christ's death on the cross is repeatable
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Liberal theology accepts the biblical record of Christ as fully trustworthy
Liberal theology accepts the biblical record of Christ as fully trustworthy
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The passage suggests that Christ's divine nature was reassumed at the ascension
The passage suggests that Christ's divine nature was reassumed at the ascension
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Study Notes
Christology: The Kenosis of Christ
- Christ, the Son of God, entered into a humble state, becoming the Son of David in the flesh (Philippians 2:7)
- Key expression: "emptied himself" (Philippians 2:7), meaning He set aside His divine attributes without surrendering or losing them
- Christ took on humanity, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross
The Kenosis of Christ: Definition
- "Kenosis" refers to the self-emptying of Christ, where He voluntarily laid aside His divine attributes (Grudem)
- Christ's deity was never surrendered; He became dependent on the Father for what to do and what was happening (John 5:19, 8:28)
Theology of the Kenosis
- The Son of God became a bond servant, taking on the form of a man, being made in the likeness of men, and was found in appearance as a man (Philippians 2:7-8)
- Christ's pre-existence is presented in Philippians 2:6-8, disallowing only a human Jesus
- The surrender of Christ's position involved the assumption of genuine humanity, with non-moral limitations (Philippians 2:7-8)
Christ's Humanity and Divinity
- Christ's humanity was real, with a real body, soul, and spirit (Hebrews 2:14-18)
- Christ's divinity was never surrendered, but voluntarily veiled (John 17:5, Hebrews 1:3)
- The voluntary non-use of Christ's divine attributes is a key concept in understanding His humanity and divinity
Implications of the Kenosis
- Christ's statements, such as "I don't know" (Mark 13:32), demonstrate His voluntary non-use of divine attributes
- Christ's miracles, such as raising the dead, do not necessarily prove His divinity, but rather demonstrate the power of God working through Him
- The portrait of Jesus as the God-man is essential to understanding His nature and work on earth
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Explore the concept of humanity and divinity, understanding the implications of being equal with God and the significance of not grasping or taking advantage of one's position.
