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Philippians 2:12-13 – The Most Important NT Text on the Christian Life and Sanctification

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  • Sam Storms

Philippians 2:12-13 gives a biblical understanding of the Christian life and sanctification. It explains the relationship between God's active work and the believer's role and action.

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Stop Complaining, Part 2

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  • Jeremiah Johnson

Discontentment is one of the things that characterize our society. The sad part is that Christians are not immune to it. For this reason God commands us to stop complaining. Philippians 2:14-16 gives three reasons Christians are not to complain.

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How We Misunderstand the Command to Work Out Your Own Salvation

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  • Neil Edlin

In Philippians 2:13-14 we read that Christians are to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. What does it mean to work out your salvation? This article explains how this working out is still a work of God.

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The Contentment of Being Conformed to the Image of Christ The Mystery of Contentment Series: Part 10

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  • William Barclay

Philippians 2:5-11 describes Christ’s example of humble service. Christ humbled himself to become a man and die on the cross, that he might ransom us. As we seek to daily become more like Christ, we too should live lives of humility and service.

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Exercise Influence

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  • Paul David Tripp

Why is that God decides to keep you in this life? Philippians 2:15 gives the answer: you are called to exercise influence. This article points out three areas of influence.

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Grumbling and Disputing

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  • Paul David Tripp

This article considers Philippians 2:14, which says that grumbling and disputing should not be Christian attitudes.

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Philippians 2:9-11 – That at the Name of Jesus

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  • Douglas Wilson

This article offers some expository notes on Philippians 2:9-11.

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Philippians 2:10-11 – Jesus: Yahweh in the Flesh

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  • Mike Riccardi

This article is an exposition of Philippians 2:10-11.

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Philippians 2:6 – "Morphe Theou" as a Signifier of Social Status

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  • Joseph H. Hellerman

This article's thesis is that Paul's use of the expression "en morphe theou" in Philippians 2:6 is a status marker without any reference to Jesus' ontological status.

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The Meaning of "Morphe" in Philippians 2:6-7

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  • Dennis W. Jowers

Jowers considers the implications of Philippians 2:6-7 for the person and work of Christ. Does the passage teach that Christ possesses two natures? May it be concluded from this that the possibilities of change and inequality within the deity are therefore excluded? Can this text be used like Augustine suggested, as a “canonical rule” for biblical exegesis?

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“He Came Down from Heaven": The Preexistence of Christ Revisited

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  • Douglas McCready

This article reflects on the significance of the preexistence of Christ. Often this doctrine does not receive much attention but is rather assumed. McCready notes modern objections against this doctrine. Specific attention is given to the views of James Dunn as it is articulated in his understanding of Philippians 2:6–11.

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Jesus' Growth in Knowledge and Wisdom

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  • Craig Hurst

Is Jesus omniscient? In the Bible Jesus is portrayed as growing in knowledge. This article explains how this can be reconciled with the truth that Jesus is God and thus omniscient. The answer is found in Christ being true man and true God as taught in Philippians 2:5-8. This truth is a mystery.

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Paul and Christian Unity: A Formal Analysis of Philippians 2:1-4

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  • David Alan Black

What is the literary structure of Philippians 2:1-4? What is the significance and function of this passage within the structure of the letter as a whole? This passage focuses on the unity of the church.

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"He Emptied Himself"

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  • Robert E. Wilson

This article notes the difficulties in the interpretation of Philippians 2:5-11.

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Tension in the Ascension?

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  • Ryan DeJonge

This article on Philippians 2:9-10 looks at Jesus Christ as our Lord.

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The Evils and Remedy of Discord in Religious Communities: A Lecture

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  • Charles J. Brown

From Philippians 2:1-4 this article shows how strife and pride destroy the unity of the Spirit of God’s church; and how humility heals disunity.

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Philippians 2:12-13 – God Is at Work in You

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  • Bruce Hoyt

Looking at Philippians 2:12-13, this article shows that God's work in believers results in their responsibility to produce fruits. This article focuses on the work of God in the believer which enables the Christian to produce fruits. It looks at how God does this through the Holy Spirit.

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Philippians 2:12-13: A Partnership That Cannot Fail

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Looking at Philippians 2:12-13, this article shows that God's work in believers results in their responsibility to produce fruits. These are two sides of the coin and cannot be separated.

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Linus or Manmas?

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  • K. Scott Oliphint

Looking at Philippians 2:7, this article shows what it means that Christ "emptied Himself". Does it mean that Christ was not God anymore?

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Philippians 2:19-30 - Paul's Personal Interest in the Philippian Church

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  • Gise J. VanBaren

This is a Bible Study on Philippians 2:19-30.

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Philippians 2:1-11 - The amazing Example of Christ

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  • Gise J. VanBaren

This is a Bible Study on Philippians 2:1-11. It is about humility and service, focusing on Jesus Christ as Servant and King.

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Philippians 2:12-18 - Working out Your Salvation

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  • Gise J. VanBaren

This is a Bible Study on Philippians 2:12-18, and it is all about the sovereignty of God and its relation to the responsibility of man.

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Philippians 2:5-8 – The Mind of Christ

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  • Lubbertus Selles

This article on Philippians 2:5-8 is about the incarnation of Jesus Christ.

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Philippians 2:3-4 - Humility and the Communion of Saints

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  • Richard E. Pot

This article on Philippians 2:3-4 is about the importance of humility (versus selfishness) for church unity and good fellowship.

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