Playlist: morphe (#G3444) (topic)
In The Likeness of Men!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn Philippians 2:6-8, the apostle Paul uses the Greek word *morphe* (G3444) to describe the nature of Jesus Christ in His pre-incarnate state and His incarnation. In verse 6, Paul writes that Jesus was in the *morphe* of God, indicating that He possessed the very nature and inward character of God, as well as the outward …
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Greek term morphe denotes outward appearance or external form rather than internal nature or substance. In Philippians 2:6-7 Paul states that Christ, being inherently in the morphe of God, emptied Himself and took the morphe of a slave. This usage is illustrated elsewhere: in Mark 16:12 Jesus appeared in another morphe to …
Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God, before He created Adam and Eve, preternaturally planned the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to save humanity from the curse of sin and death.
Philippians (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPaul teaches that individual overcoming in lowliness of mind, putting others ahead of self, leads to the whole body being strengthened.
John (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe humble attitude exemplified by Jesus in footwashing shows the mind of God. God expects us to follow Christ's example of loving others, flaws and all.
Philippians (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughNot one of us with heavenly citizenship has ever been there, but like an ambassador, we are compelled to carry on the culture and laws in our lives.
Philippians (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGodly righteousness demands humility, a readiness to admit shortcomings, a yieldedness to correction, and a willingness to be refashioned.