Christ-Hymn of Philippians, #7

‘Obedient to the point of death…’Philippians 2:5-11  [Part 7] The consummate expression of the Orthodox Christian faith is the Nicene Creed, recited at the Divine Liturgy. The Creed, formulated by the first two Ecumenical Councils, is the flowering of the witness of...

Christ-Hymn of Philippians, #8

‘Even Death on a Cross…’Philippians 2:5-11  [Part 8] ‘Name it and claim it.’ This catch phrase marks a movement within contemporary American Christianity. It holds that God’s will for believers is ‘health and wealth,’ physical well-being, and financial success. All...

Christ-Hymn of Philippians, #9

‘Therefore God highly exalted Him…’Philippians 2:5-11 [Part 9] What makes a good drama? None less than Aristotle himself considered this question. It takes compelling characters, a good plot, and vital concerns. Oftentimes, it is marked by a critical turning point....

Christ-Hymn of Philippians, #10

Jesus Christ is Lord…Philippians 2:5-11  [Part 10] What’s in a name? According to the Scriptures, everything. A name not only identifies an individual, but describes the person’s essential nature and fundamental attributes. That’s why the most significant...