Kenosis

Definition

The Lord’s taking the form of a servant and the likeness of men is interpreted not as an indication of the mere appearance of humanity but as a voluntary departure from the glory befitting the Son of God

Episodes

• 011 — Dogmatic Theology — Topic 9
• 093 — Old Testament — Topic 17
• 096 — Old Testament — Topic 20
• 097 — Old Testament — Topic 21
• 098 — Old Testament — Topic 22
• 103 — Old Testament — Topic 28

Related Concepts

• Christology
• Cross
• Crucifixion
• Divine Condescension
• Humility
• Humility Of Christ
• Incarnation
• Intercession
• Lamb Of God
• Nehemiah As Type Of Christ
• Passion
• Philippians 2
• Philippians 2 Hymn
• Voluntary Sacrifice

Biblical References

• Philippians 2:6-7 — * who, though he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature. *
• Philippians 2:8 — *He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death —even death on a cross! *
• Philippians 2:6-8 — * who, though he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature. …*