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This paper will conduct a rhetorical analysis, a linguistic analysis, and an ideological analysis of Philippians 2:5-11. The purpose of this paper is to discover the argumentative methodology used by Paul for including the Hymn of Christ in this letter.
The main message of Philippians 2:5-11 is that followers of Jesus should have the same mind as Christ. After this exhortation, the apostle Paul states what having this mind looks like through the example of Christ.
Philippians 2:1-11 consists of two main sections. The first section (vv. 1-4), contains a twofold exhortation to unity and humility. In verses 1-2, Paul issues his appeal to unity. This appeal is based upon four parallel clauses describing four shared experiences of the Philippians. In verses 3-4, Paul issues his appeal to humility.
To gain the unseen, let go of the seen. To receive, first give. To save your life, lose it. To lead, be a servant. To be first, be last.1. In Philippians 2:5–11, Paul will explain that the way up is down. That’s right: Down is up, up is down. The way to be great is to go lower. The way up is down.
An Exposition of Philippians 2:5-11. Luke A Johnston. This paper deals with exegetical issues concerning the well-known kenosis passage in Philippians. It covers textual variants and other textual issues, includes exegetical commentary, as well as a basic homiletical outline built in to the paper.
One of the most famous Christian hymns in the New Testament (NT) is the Christ-hymn of Philippians 2:5-11 in which Paul calls on the Philippians to imitate the mindset of Christ Jesus in his humiliation and subsequent exaltation. In the final section of the hymn, God grants Jesus the "name which is above every name" at his exaltation.
Philippians 2:5-11. The Humility of Christ as Our Example. In light of the importance of living a life of humility (vv. 1-4), Paul shows us what we can learn from the greatest example of humility, seen in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
