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NASB | Philippians 2:7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 2:7 but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man]. |
Subject: What is the kenosis? |
Bible Note: "What is the kenosis?" Source: www.gotquestions.org/kenosis.html 'Answer: The term "kenosis" comes from the Greek word for "emptied" in Philippians 2:7, "but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men." The question is, what does Christ empty Himself of? Did Jesus cease to be God during His earthly ministry? The kenosis attempts to explain what changed when Jesus became a human being. 'Jesus sometimes operated with the limitations of humanity (John 4:6; 19:28). God does not get tired or thirsty. Matthew 24:36 tell us, “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” If Jesus was God, how could He not know everything, as God does (Psalm 139:1-6)? It seems that while Jesus was on earth, He surrendered the use of some of His divine attributes. Jesus was still perfectly holy, just, merciful, gracious, righteous, and loving - but to varying degrees Jesus was not omniscient or omnipotent. That is part of the kenosis. 'However, when it comes to the kenosis, we often focus too much on what Jesus gave up. The kenosis also deals with what Christ took on. Jesus added to Himself a human nature and humbled Himself. Jesus went from being the glory of glories in Heaven to being a human being, who was put to death on the cross. Philippians 2:7-8 declares, "taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!" In the ultimate act of humility, the God of the universe became a human being and died for His creation. The kenosis, therefore, is Christ taking on a human nature with all of its limitations.' Source: www.gotquestions.org/kenosis.html |
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