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Historic Creeds That Summarize the Given Text

1. Nicene Creed (325 AD, revised 381 AD) – Affirms Christ’s full divinity and full humanity, emphasizing His incarnation, suffering, and obedience to the Father’s will.
2. Apostles’ Creed – A concise summary of Christ’s birth, suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension, aligning with the themes of humility and obedience.
3. Chalcedonian Definition (451 AD) – Clarifies that Jesus is fully God and fully man, without confusion or division, reinforcing His self-limitation in the Incarnation.
4. Athanasian Creed – Details the relationship between the Father, Son, and Spirit while maintaining Christ’s divine and human natures, which resonates with the kenosis theme.

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Proposed Creed: The Humility of the Son of Man

1. We believe in the One True God, who spoke and revealed Himself to man.(Deuteronomy 6:4, Hebrews 1:1-2)
2. We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of Man, who, though in the form of God, chose to empty Himself.(Philippians 2:6-7, John 1:14)

He did not grasp at equality with God, but humbled Himself, taking the form of a servant.

(Philippians 2:7, Matthew 20:28)

He had no place to lay His head, choosing the path of obedience over earthly comforts.

(Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:58)

He did not establish a household on earth, for His true family are those who do the will of the Father.

(Matthew 12:50, Mark 3:35)

He submitted to the will of the Father, drinking the cup given to Him in obedience.

(Luke 22:42, John 6:38)

He lived as the Son of Man, relating to our suffering, yet without sin.

(Hebrews 4:15, Isaiah 53:3)

He gave His life as a ransom for many, demonstrating the love of the Father.

(Mark 10:45, Romans 5:8)

By His death, He sealed the covenant in His blood.

(Luke 22:20, Hebrews 9:15)

By His resurrection, He secured the redemption of His bride.

(John 14:2-3, Ephesians 5:25-27)

He ascended to the right hand of the Father, where He intercedes for us.

(Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25)

We await the day of full redemption, when He comes for His bride in glory.

(Revelation 19:7, Matthew 25:10)

Until that day, we follow His example, walking in humility and love.

(John 13:34-35, 1 John 2:6)

Amen.