Kenosis A Greek term which means “emptying.” It appears in the Christological hymn of Phil 2:6-11, where it means the giving up of divine glory by the eternal Son of God when he became incarnate. (via An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church) Philippians 2:5-8 5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,6 who,…

Theology of the Cross/Glory “A theologian of glory calls evil good and good evil. A theologian of the cross calls a thing what it actually is.” ― Martin Luther, Heidelberg Disputation (1518) 1 Corinthians 1:18 18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved…

Hypostatic (Fully God/Fully Man) The idea that “Jesus Christ is true God and true man” is also referred to as the hypostatic union and is a central tenet of orthodox Christianity. Indeed, the Christian doctrine of salvation depends on the belief that Christ had to become fully human to share his full divinity with humanity.…

Sorrowful/Rejoicing A contrast highlighted in Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church. 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 3 We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4 but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: in great endurance, afflictions, hardships, calamities, 5 beatings, imprisonments,…

Simul Justus et Peccator Latin phrase meaning “at once justified and a sinner.” It is associated with Martin Luther and Protestant thought concerning salvation. (Via An Episcopal Dictonary of the Church) Romans 7:24–25 (The Message) 24 I’ve tried everything and nothing helps. I’m at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do…