Christ 'emptying himself' is a neglected doctrine. We must reclaim it this Easter
By 
Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer2022-04-13T00:00:00
The Bible contains many different metaphors that explain what Jesus achieved on the cross. But David Instone-Brewer says this doctrine is special
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