Philippians Chapter 2 Discussion Page 4

Yes it is right to do all we can throught christ been on our side for with him we can do all thing but without him we can do nothing MARK 10:27 . Do your best and leave the rest for God.

Jesus is the only Jehovah who never leave us comfortless. He is the only loving Father to us who always saves us and never fail us. Therefore we must obey his commandments wether his Holy presence is not with us on earth but by faith, we must walk with Jesus by faith and not by sight, and love Jesus with all our hearts for He is the only perfect obedience to God. Jesus loves us and he wants us to understand his love, mercy and grace.

When people think about Jesus, they remember he died on the cross for us. People in general do not stop to really consider all of what he really did for us in so much depth. He had a vision and a mission far beyond our human comprehension. This passage has the intensity and depth to reach hearts. It is a passage to meditate on and soak in. As we bring the good news of the Gospel to others, it needs to be mentioned for the word of God traverses unto hearts.

Deception comes when we flatter ourselves on thing done through the grace of God, hereby resulting into the severity of God, whose architech is pride.

Bible holds so much practical value. This scripture is beneficial in the relationship we have with our fellow humans. This would be a nice point to teach children in order to help them make friends. Also, a good reminder for teenagers as they have more opportunities to volunteer, or help with relationships with their parents or grandparents. For adults, definitely giving back to the community and especially at work. This one scripture is beneficial to all to help them go through life a little easier.

This passage state the account of Jesus.you must be humble.

There is a reward for humility.U cannot be lifted high when u have the spirit of PRIDE.HUMILITY AND PRIDE ARE GREAT ENEMIES.

The name Jesus is the easiest name in calamity and happiness! In the name of Jesus, He will answer! pray in his name for a positive response!

Its amazing and is also a lesson to us all

Trinitarian Alert Look at all the explanation of this verse. Not one of them addresses what Gods form was. God has always been spirit. This was written after Jesus ascended to heaven. So Jesus who now is in Gods form, spirit, thought it robbery to be equal to God, not. RemembeR this is the old English

i love verse 2 because it motivates me to do n not to complain.

When one has a teacher teaching them to do mathematics they are later tested ,where they are given some sums to work them out.They have to follow the procedure that the teacher taught them in class or else they will fail and hence be disqualified to continue with the class.The same is in salvation.When we believed Jesus as savior we have to make our faith grow according to the word of God which is the procedure that tests us .Faith come by hearing and by hearing by the word of God. .Salvation is not a one day thing but you have to work it out daily.Growth is a process that takes time. "Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a time, if necessary, you may have to suffer griefs through many trials, So that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tried with fire, might result in praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him though you do not see him now, but believe in him, you rejoice with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory, Receiving the end of your faith the salvation of your souls ". 1 Pet 1 5 9.

This is in reponce to David S. when he quoted Jesus when he stated " I and the Father are one. " My question is simple. One what?

Do all things without complaining and deputing so that you can be the blameless children of God walking in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation.

God s Son emptied himself and took a slave s form and came to be in the likeness of men. He willingly relinquished all his personal advantages by becoming a human and offering his life as a ransom in order to undo the harm caused by Satan. Genesis 3 1 7 Mark 10 45 That meant coming to live among sinful mankind in a world lying in the power of Satan the Devil. 1 John 5 19 It also meant putting up with personal discomfort and inconvenience. Whatever it cost him, however, Jesus Christ was determined to do his Father s will

In order to fulfill the joy of Christ and be worthy to receive the blessings and mercy, We should humble ourselves in service to others without regrets.

Jesus said all that I do I have been taught of by my father therefore they were equal in all ways known to mankind I and the father are one if you have seen me you have seen the father

It is God that gives good gifts to men, and by His will we by faith seek to do all He has called us into,that by His grace we will work out our salvation experience with the hope set before us! For it is Him who gives us the both ,to will and to do! Out of His good pleasure.

I Believe that the Spirit of The Lord is saying here as long as we are yielding ourselves to God,& willing to truly fear him you can be obedient to his instructions. Working out your own Salvation means doing the very things that you Don't wanna do! You Can Not be Lazy or Slack about it this means Your Life! And when doing so the very things that The Lord is leading you to Work out is what's going to help you....

to be exactly like Jesus but not relying on your own strength but resting in God and Him working through us ...Holy Spirit. To have a mind of Christ is to know who Jesus is...relying on the Holy spirit to reveal things that our normal mind wouldnt understand but what the Holy Spirit shows us to understand.

I think as Christians we sometimes lose sight of God as a truly terrifying God. Reading through Deuteronomy is definitely teaching me about His righteousness that we cannot live up to. Praise Jesus, Lord and Savior, for becoming the perfection that we could not be. I think a good walk with God is one that is a healthy mix of fear and love. After all, He has the power to destroy body AND soul, BUT has given the means of salvation through Jesus Christ!!!

When Jesus was physically alive, he left many instructions for God's people. It's a blessing that Jesus said this because it lets me know that he doesn't have to be here in physical body for me to live a saved lifestyle. To me, it's reassurance that Jesus is alive and there is a God and Heaven beyond this body. To allow me to save myself is one of the greatest gifts ever. Physician heal thyself and saints save thyself. It's one of the scariest verses in the Bible to me. And even though I know what it means to me, It still sounds like Jesus is pushing me away at times. As though he is leaving me.

I concur with Zero's commentary. As we practice we tend to perfection!

Philippians 2:6
The Bible says, "being in the form of GOD". Asking the HOLY SPIRIT why it was stated this way, I asked Him to show me through scripture what it could mean to we as believers. Then He brought to mind the following Bible passage. This is a phrase that caught my attention for a reason that may seem far fetched to some. Please allow me to expound. The word "formed" is brought to our attention in the first book of the Bible.
Genesis 2:7 tells us that "the LORD GOD formed man". I believe that in verse 6 of Philippians 2 we see within this passage that it is bringing to mind the prophetic thought of the CHRIST coming as a man. The verse goes on to states, "thought it not robbery". I believe if it were not the GOD Head's purpose it could have been called robbery. The reason for submitting this idea comes from the remainder of the verse that states,"to be equal with GOD".
Only a part of the GOD Head could be equal with GOD and no other. When thee LORD of Glory wanted to redeem man He left His throne and became a man for the purpose of dying, by shedding His perfect untainted blood on the cross for our sins. GOD's plan is always perfect and only the perfection of a HOLY GOD could have accomplished this Sacrifice.
What a wonderful Savor we have and how He through His perfect great love gave all. Thank You LORD.

The name of JESUS is powerful in all three realms mentioned in this scripture (phil.2:9-11). The name of JESUS prevails in any and every situation. I don't know what you may be going through today, but if you call on the name of JESUS, I am a living witness, God will see you through!

It doesn't mean that type of fear, because it also says that the beginning of wisdom is the Fear of the Lord.
We have to be careful with the salvation given to us. We aught to take care of it, knowing that He who has the blood of Jesus as nothing after knowing the truth, then it remains a fearful judgement, and we fall in the hands of a living God.

Harry Allison's comment on the Word Trinity. You will not find the word trinity in the Bible. Just like you won't find the word Rapture in the Bible. But there is going to be a Blessed Hope. The word caught up means taken away so it sounds better to say rapture. Getting back to the word trinity. The bible says that there are three that bear record in Heaven, The Father, The Word, and the Holy Spirit, "and these three are one." This is where trinity or three could be used. Also in Genesis God says "Let Us" make man. At the Baptism of Jesus we see the Dove (Holy Spirit, and the voice of God was herd "this is my beloved son." There are other examples.

we workout not to obtain a body but to make it strong.
we work out our salvation not to gain it but because we already have it.

"Who being in the form of God" is another way of saying that Jesus is God ( John 1:1). What I mean is, if he is not God, then it would not make any difference if we have his mind in us or not. Some mind in us, other than God's mind is useless and of no consequence. That is, only the mind of God is perfect and and able to guide us into all truth!

We must keep it in our minds, that, as followers of Christ; We no longer belong to ourselves, to do, all that we feel like doing.
But now, we must sacrifice our time, money, and most of our wants up to God. ................... It is a serious decision, to say yes to God: This decision is one, that needs to be deeply examined........Our thoughts should be, " Am i really ready to faithfully deny myself, my wants; Like, my luxury's, or my pleasure's, or my wealth, or my place of authority, or my self preservation, my pride, and my plans, to do God's work; for once i say yes to God, now i have to dedicate my time to finding out his will, (Which is reading and studying his word daily) then i have to obey his word at all cost; That his Holy Spirit over take me, and fill me with his nature.

For if we want God, than we must be willing to give up, our mammal instint life, for God's spiritual life.