Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 51
Question 51
What was the estate of Christ's exaltation?
The estate of Christ's exaltation comprehendeth his resurrection, ascension, sitting at the right hand of the Father, and his coming again to judge the world.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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1 Corinthians 15:44that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
Mark 16:1919After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
Ephesians 1:2020which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,
Acts 1:1111“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”
Acts 17:3131For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
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