81. Finally, the Apostle himself saith to
the Philippians, that “being made in the likeness of man, and
found in outward appearance as a man, He humbled Himself, being made
obedient even unto death.” Phil. ii. 7, 8.
Mark that, in regard whereof He is “made,” He is made, the
Apostle saith, in the likeness of man, not in respect of Divine
Sovereignty, and He was made obedient unto death, so that He displayed
the obedience proper to man, and obtained the kingdom appertaining of
right to Godhead.