Philippians 2:5-11

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Philippians 2:9-11

DISCOURSE: 2146THE EXALTATION OF CHRISTPhilippians 2:9-11. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.WE are told by an inspired Apostle, that the great scope of the prophecies related to “the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Philippians 2:6

form of God "Form," etc. (Greek - μορφή , the form by which a person or thing strikes the vision, the external appearance)."--Thayer. CF John 17:15. "The glory which I had with Thee before the world was." Nothing in this passage teaches that the Eternal Word John 1:1 emptied Himself of either His divine nature, or His attributes, but only of the outward and visible manifestation of the Godhead. "He emptied, stripped Himself of the insignia of Majesty."--Lightfoot. "When occasion demanded He... read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Philippians 2:9-11

The Exaltation of Christ A Sermon (No. 98) Delivered on Sabbath Morning, November 2, 1856, by the REV. C. H. Spurgeon At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This sermon was Spurgeon's first message following the disaster at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens in which seven people lost their lives when some miscreants purposely started a panic while Mr. Spurgeon was preaching. "Wherefore God also hath highly... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-30

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if [there is] any comfort of love, if [there is] any fellowship of the Spirit, if [there is] any bowels [compassion] and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind ( Philippians 2:1-2 ).And so Paul's appeal to them now, a very powerful appeal: if there is any consolation in Christ, if there is any comfort in love, and surely there is consolation in Christ, how we are consoled by Him,... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:1-30

Philippians 2:1-2 . If there be therefore any consolation in Christ. Brethren who are joined in the Lord, professing the same faith, and despised of the world, are expected to comfort and encourage one another. If there be any comfort of brotherly love, in the common warfare and hope of salvation; if there be any fellowship of the Spirit, in the tender sympathies of the heart, in all the afflictions of the saints, who live and die in the same faith; if any bowels and mercies, ... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:1-13

Philippians 2:1-13If there be therefore any consolation in Christ Christian unityI.The doctrine of Christian unity.1. This unity is inward and consists of harmonious spiritual feeling.(1) It can only subsist among Christians.(2) At the same time it is possible and also common for those who in the main are brethren to fail grievously.(3) This unity is specifically--(a) Agreement of view.(b) Accord in purpose.(c) Mutual love.2. It is also outward and visible.(1) Wherever there is true inward... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:5-11

Philippians 2:5-11Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus--Observe I. The picture. Majesty--condescension--suffering.II. The lesson. Humility--love--self-sacrifice. (J. Lyth, D. D.)Lessons taught by the humiliation and exaltation of ChristThe apostle was exhorting the Philippians to imitate the humility and disinterestedness of the Saviour. But there could have been no force in the example if Jesus Christ had not been God.I. A brief illustration of this impressive description of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:6-10

Philippians 2:6-10Who being in the form of God.The three estatesThe apostle evidently points out the three different conditions of Christ. His state of--1. Dignity.2. Humility.3. Glory.These three are essential to the argument, for take away any of them and the example he proposes is lost.I. If you remove the state of Christ’s natural dignity the second state will no longer be that of humiliation, nor Christ any longer an example of humility.II. It is implied that He was in possession of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:7

Philippians 2:7But made Himself of no reputation The humiliation of ChristI.How far Christ was lessened.1. His Godhead was obscured by the interposing veil of our flesh. He emptied Himself of the Divine glory, not by ceasing to be what He was, but by assuming something He was not before.2. His dignity was lessened. It was a condescension of God to take notice of man’s misery (Psalms 113:6), much more to take part in it. Three steps in this condescension may be noted.(1) He who thought it no... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:9

Philippians 2:9God hath … given Him a name which is above every name The name of JesusAs it appears--I.On the page of history.1. Its origin.2. Import.3. Associations.4. Claims.II. In the estimate of man.1. Despised and hated.2. Admired and wondered at.3. Beloved and reverenced.III. In the purpose of God: triumphant, worshipped by all in heaven, on earth, under the earth. (J. Lyth, D. D.)The name Jesus means Saviour (Matthew 1:21).I. There is something to be saved from: sin.1. From its... read more

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