Phil 2:5-11

He is Divine in Nature

• The issue has never been if Jesus is a good teacher, ethicist, leader, etc.
• "Jesus is Lord" vs. "Ceasar is lord"
• He is worthy of our allegiance

He is Equal with God

• Points to Trinity - co-equal, co-eternal, co-existent
• Jesus is always God and all God
• He is worthy of our worship

He is the Self-Giving God

• He laid aside His advantage
• He set aside His position for a limited time and specific purpose
• He was sent to accomplish an authorized mission
• He is worthy of our imitation

He is Savior

• He became human to save humans
  • "That which is not assumed cannot be saved" - Gregory of Nazianzus
• He perfectly lived and sacrificially died
• He is worthy of our trust

He is Exalted

• He has His glory back
• He has greater (not more) glory as our Savior
• He has an unforgettable name
• He has the homage of submission
• He has the reverence of praise
• He is worthy of our obedience