Sometimes called “the hymn of Christ,” Philippians 2:1-­‐11may have been an early hymn of the church, or even an early creedal confession. Paul repeatedly encourages the believers in Philippi to be united (1:27, 2:1-­‐2, 2:14, 4:2), suggesting that the body of believers in Philippi were experiencing conflict or disagreement. In that context, this passage becomes an exhortation to agree in the essentials of the Christian faith, the core truths of the gospel. (Download the pdf to continue reading)