What does it mean that Christ “emptied Himself” in Phil. 2:6–7?

Summary

The sermon explains the nature of Christ's "kenosis," or self-emptying, not as a diminution of His divine nature, but as a voluntary submission to the Father's will through the Holy Spirit, referencing the Gospels of John and Matthew. This act, as described in Philippians 2 and demonstrated in Jesus' prayers, highlights His complete obedience in becoming like a slave. Ultimately, we are called to understand this profound truth of Christ's obedience, even if its full Trinitarian depth is beyond complete human comprehension.