What is a better term for the form of a servant in Philippians 2?
A better term for the form of a servant in Philippians 2 is a bond slave. The passage says Christ Jesus, being in the form of God, made Himself of no reputation and took upon Himself the form of a servant, which is better understood as a bond slave, humbling Himself and becoming obedient unto death.
Les teaches that Philippians 2:5-8 describes Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation and took upon Himself the form of a servant. Les explains that a better term for that form of a servant is a bond slave. He took upon Himself the form of a bond slave, was made in the likeness of men, was found in fashion as a man, humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Les further explains that the engine driving His obedience was love: His love for mankind and His love for the Father drove Him to be obedient to the work of the cross. This connects with II Corinthians 5:14, where the love of Christ constraineth us.
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: