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1 | explain Kenosis | Phil 2:7 | Emmaus | 109502 | ||
Mommapbs, "Simplistically, when I am at home, I am a wife and a mother. When I am at school I am a teacher. Do I change who I am because of the roles I "take on?" Does this make sense?" It is important to distinguish between "form" and "substance." In your example, wife and mother are "forms." In substance you are a woman. Jeus in substance is God, who took on the "form" of a servant as opposed to the divine kingly form he word have in heaven, the "form" which he will take when he comes again. Of course I am not a theologian, so any improper formulations or errors are my responsibility alone. Emmaus |
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2 | explain Kenosis | Phil 2:7 | Ray | 109523 | ||
Hi Emmaus, Your post spoke of distinguishing between "form" and "substance". I thank you for that thought which led me to consider the Greek words for "form". I plan to talk to Mommapbs about that soon. Another word for substance might be "essence" and so I offer this idea to you for thought or discussion. The thought of being of one mind, one accord, having the same love, being like-minded are the thoughts of Philippians 2:2 and it is suggested in verse 5, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus". John 10:30 came to my mind for comparison in that the Father and Son are of one "essence" and of a unity. John 10:30, "I and the Father are one." Phillipians 2:5, NKJ, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God/, did not consider it robbery (Or, something to be held onto to be equal) to be equal with God..." Jesus came in the form of a bond-servant, in the likeness of men, but in appearance He was a Man. He didn't wear a halo over His head, but in essence He was one with the Father. John 10:33, "The Jews answered Him, "For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man [Man, NKJ], make Yourself/ out to be God." See Phil 2:5 above; the slash marks are mine for comparison/contrast. Thanks again for your thoughts. From the heart, Ray |
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3 | explain Kenosis | Phil 2:7 | Emmaus | 109538 | ||
Ray, I agree. The various translation of one phrase of the Nicene Creed are: "one in being with the Father", "one in substance with the Father", "one in essence with the Father." Emmaus |
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