Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Philippians 2:5-11 (The Christ Hymn)
We read Philippians 2:5-11 as a profound declaration of Christ's liberating humility and ultimate exaltation. This passage reveals Jesus, the one who, though being in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be exploited. Instead, He emptied Himself, taking on the form of a s
This is a churchwiseai commentary on liberation theology and the atoning work of the cross for pastor, drawing on Philippians 2:5-11 (The Christ Hymn).
Black Church Tradition Lens Reading of Philippians 2:5-11 (The Christ Hymn) Tradition-Specific Interpretation We read Philippians 2:5-11 as a profound declaration of Christ's liberating humility and ultimate exaltation. This passage reveals Jesus, the one who, though being in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be exploited. Instead, He emptied Himself, taking on the form of a servant.…
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