him as the Transformer who changes our lowly body that it may be conformed to his glorious body (3:21). In chapter 4 Christ is the Enabler who supplies power for believers to soar over the circumstances of life (4:13). The small amount of doctrinal teaching in this book centers in the person, presence, and power of Christ. Above all, Christ is the Exalted Servant (Philippians 2). Though he was on equality with the Father, Christ emptied himself. He took upon himself the form of a servant. He became
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