John Hilton
Philippians 2:6-11
"Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians was written in approximately 60 AD. Many scholars believe that a portion of this epistle was an early Christian hymn or poem. If this is correct, then Philippians 2:6-11 is one of the earliest Christian messages. Anglican scholar N. T. Wright notes that “the poem consists of three three-line stanzas, and the line in the middle, as it were, holds its arms out in both directions. . . . The poem is clearly telling the story of Jesus with the cross at its center.”
https://johnhiltoniii.com/teaching-helps-for-come-follow-me-philippians-and-colossians/
When Enos received forgiveness for his sins, he poured out his whole soul for the welfare of the Lamanites. Harris categorizes this selfless consecration as a form of kenosis, expanding on the traditional Christological definition. Kenosis comes from the Greek word κενόω, “to empty.” In New Testament theology, kenosis primarily refers to a facet of Christology, derived from Philippians 2:5–11, which describes Christ’s condescension into mortality. Kenosis conveys how Jesus Christ, a fully divine being, nonetheless “emptied” himself of certain divine qualities to become like man. This extreme condescension ultimately enabled Christ to become exalted above all. This has led to vigorous debate in Christian history as to the exact nature and extent of this “emptying.” Because Philippians 2:5 invites readers to emulate Jesus Christ in this way, Harris seems to extend the concept of kenosis to any “emptying of power that increases power.”
"Itty Bitty Books with Big Lessons:
Enos, Jarom, Omni by Sharon J. Harris"
Reviewed by Jasmin Gimenez Rappleye
Colossians 1:16 “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:”
“(in traditional Christian angelology) the fifth-highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy.” Oxford Reference. https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100346109
Fifth-highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy
Highest orders. Seraphim · Cherubim · Thrones
Middle orders. Dominions · Virtues · Powers
Lowest orders. Principalities · Archangels · Angels
Jesus certainly participated in the creation of all created things—but He worked with preexisting chaotic materials. The angelic ranks of "thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers" were also created by Christ, for these beings did not assume their angelic status or form without divine creative power, even though some aspect of their "intelligence" pre-dated God's creative acts in their behalf.
https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Question:_Does_Colossians_1:16_teach_that_Jesus_created_all_things_out_of_nothing%3F
Angels are of various types and perform a variety of functions to implement the work of the Lord on earth. They exist as a part of the whole family in heaven. All people, including angels, are the offspring of God. There are several types and kinds of beings, in various stages of progression, whom the Lord has used as angels in varying circumstances.
Dionysius, who purports the existence of nine angelic orders called choirs, one of which is called archangels. In the literature of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an archangel is a chief angel, holding a position of priesthood authority in the heavenly hierarchy. Discussion of specific positions or functions in the celestial hierarchy beyond the scriptures cited above is conjectural.
Angels in Encyclopedia of Mormonism by Oscar W. McConkie.
Colossians 2:4
Paul’s point is that even though the arguments seem to make sense (sound reasonable), they are in the end false. Paul is not here arguing against the study of philosophy or serious thinking per se, but is arguing against the uncritical adoption of a philosophy that is at odds with a proper view of Christ and the ethics of the Christian life.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%202&version=NET
Colossians 2:20-23 - Asceticism
"Instead, Paul advocated, “put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians 3:14-16). Paul knew that internal conversion would lead to positive external Christian works, while external religion may simply be the manifestation of skin-deep conversion." Thomas Wayment, From Persecutor to Apostle.
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