10 Is Kenotic Christology Orthodox?

Abstract

Abstract There are two main theories to explain how incarnation was possible: classical christology and kenotic christology. This chapter defends one version of kenoticism. The biblical issue is: which theory best captures the Jesus that we find described in the Gospels? The philosophical issue is: in order to be “truly human”, must the Logos limit itself or divest itself of certain divine properties? Kenoticism is orthodox because it is consistent with Scripture (as seen in Philippians 2:1-11) and with classical creeds. Three objections to kenoticism are answered.