Philippians - EGGNT
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Philippians
Bibliography
Hellerman, Joseph H. 2016. Philippians. Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group.
Notes
Philippians 2#5-11
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- not about ontology, but is sociological
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- about Christ's social position in the universe
- not on Christ's essential nature, but what he did with his status
- Whether hymn came from Paul or not does not change much, Paul writes in agreement
- ==Greco-Roman encomium speech of praise
- 107) Paul subverts the speech, instead of ascending praise it portrays Jesus descending
- Senator Pliny, "It is more uglifying to lose, than never to get, praise" (Ep. 8.24.9).
- Christ willing lost his status, willing lost his praise
- God then is positive of this
- 14 Greek expressions of honor and shame found in Phil 2:5-11