bearing in mind the exaltation | Philippians ii.9

Last updated on: December 13, 2022 at 4:10 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

bearing in mind the exaltation | Philippians ii.9 Paul is talking about the exalted Lord, literally raised up This includes the idea of the Resurrection of Christ, although that term is not used. What other world religion boasts a resurrected spiritual leader? What other world religion has so much evidence pointing to a risen Savior? Consider one evidence that is very important in their time, eye-witnesses. Paul raises up leaders from all over to help him plant New Testament (NT) churches. He... Read more

why continue a series on a great, early hymn? | Philippians ii.8

Last updated on: December 12, 2022 at 6:07 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

why continue a series on a great, early hymn? | Philippians ii.8 I have written 7 articles on Philippians 2 so far. To review them go to the Word Study or Theology categories in the Archives. These articles have been consistently been TRENDING! Most are brief 3-5 minute reads. why continue a series on a great, early hymn? As stated above, this is is the 8th in a series on Philippians 2.5-11 CLICK In some forms of numerology the number 8... Read more

when you suffer, look to the cross | Philippians ii.7

Last updated on: December 10, 2022 at 4:18 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

When Paul is writing his Epistles, others are writing as well. The anonymous author of Hebrews is running a parallel track with Paul, discussing the cross. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the... Read more

book excerpts | Julian of Norwich

Last updated on: December 24, 2022 at 8:47 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

book excerpts | Julian of Norwich The following is a series of social posts from Julian. For some, I offer a little of my own commentary. The book is available for FREE on Apple Books CLICK The chapters are so small, I do not list the e-book pagination. Revelations of Divine Love, Recorded by Julian Anchoress of Norwich, translated by George Washington Julian and Phoebe Anna Traquair. I’m about halfway through the book, but I’ve read another translation before. Because... Read more

the worse death known to man | Philippians ii.6

Last updated on: December 28, 2022 at 12:24 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

the worse death known to man | Philippians ii.6 even the death of the cross. (Philippians 2.8) humbled means to make low, to level, to reduce to a plain And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, (Philippians 2.8.a; KJV) There is a figurative or metaphorical meaning as well. A commander assigns someone a lower rank than others. He honors the others. He humbles the person with the lower rank. “‘Being found in fashion as a man,... Read more

in fashion as a man | Philippians ii.5

Last updated on: December 9, 2022 at 3:17 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

in fashion as a man | Philippians ii.5 I couldn’t pass this title up, even though it may play out in an unexpected way. It’s right there in Scripture. We are exploring Philippians 2.5-11: CLICK recap: this is a song or hymn of the Early Church It’s probably the oldest such hymn, pre-dating Paul’s letters. It’s music. This is a creed, a confession, a doctrine of the Early Church – a way of doing Theology. This hymn is important historically, as a... Read more

@JaredIngle2022 | 280 Characters Challenge

Last updated on: December 17, 2022 at 3:35 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

@JaredIngle2022 | 280 Characters Challenge Twitter is new for me. The following are actual tweets within a short period of time, each 280 characters. Can you tell I have some pent up energy since Christmas Break is starting? I wonder how many exact 280 character tweets I can put out while I wait to pick up somebody from work. I’m getting pretty good at the exact tweets. I think it’s because I’m an author/writer, so I work – and toy... Read more

how can man become like God? | Philippians ii.4

Last updated on: December 9, 2022 at 3:13 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

how can man become like God? | Philippians ii.4 This is part of an ongoing Word Study on Philippians 2.5-11 CLICK Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: (Phil 2.5) “how to be the church with the mind of Jesus” CLICK Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: (Phil 2.6) “being in the form of God” CLICK But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form... Read more

the form of a servant | Philippians ii.3

Last updated on: December 7, 2022 at 4:31 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus (Philippians 2.5, KJV) “how to be the church with the mind of Jesus” CLICK Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God (Phil 2.6) “being in the form of God” CLICK But made himself of no reputation (Phil 2.7) The New American Standard is the closest word-for-word transliteration of this phrase: “but emptied Himself . . .” The Koine Greek term... Read more

being in the form of God | Philippians ii.2

Last updated on: December 7, 2022 at 3:11 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

What does it mean, being in the form of God? We’re often so elated to see a new depiction of Jesus as one of us (only better), we sometimes fail to consider everything He is before He becomes one of us. Paul addresses the question about who Christ is before He comes to earth. This is the 2nd in a series on Philippians 2.5-11 CLICK how to be the church with the mind of Jesus | Philippians ii.1 CLICK Who,... Read more