The Christ hymn in Philippians 2:1–11 offers a vivid theological portrait of Jesus’ humility and exaltation. Written to a persecuted and faithful community in Philippi—a Roman colony with strong nationalist identity—Paul exhorts believers to embrace the mindset of Christ, who exemplified unity, servanthood, and sacrificial obedience. His appeal is intensely practical: imitate Christ’s humility so … More The Mindset of Christ: Unity, Humility, and Exaltation in Philippians 2