Kenoticism: the “Gospel” of Defeat

Kenoticism turns Christianity into a religion of surrender, teaching that holiness means self-abasement, passivity, and acceptance of defeat. Borrowed largely from Eastern religions and filtered into the West through Pietism, Quietism, and modernism, it redefines virtue as submission to evil rather than obedience to God. By emptying Christ of power, kenoticism also empties the church of courage, responsibility, and victory. Scripture, however, proclaims Christ as Lord not defeated victim and calls His people to faith, obedience, and overcoming. Biblical faith is not resignation, but faithful action under the reign of Christ the King.