Kenosis
Kenosis is the self-emptying of Christ, who though equal to God took the form of a servant and humbled himself even to death on a cross. It reveals that divine love expresses itself in giving rather than grasping. This theme calls us to imitate Jesus by pouring ourselves out in love.
- Also known as: Self-Emptying, Divine Self-Emptying
- Role: Theme of Christ's self-emptying
- Key Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Mark 10:45
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