Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?

Which Bible passages support this answer?

The Westminster Assembly attached these Scripture proofs to answer 28. Read them together and ask what each one shows about the answer.

1. 1 Corinthians 15:4

   and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according to the scriptures, (NET)

2. Mark 16:19

   After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. (NET)

3. Ephesians 1:20

   This power he exercised in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms (NET)

4. Acts 1:11

   and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking up into the sky? This same Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will come back in the same way you saw him go into heaven.” (NET)

5. Acts 17:31

   because he has set a day on which he is going to judge the world in righteousness, by a man whom he designated, having provided proof to everyone by raising him from the dead.” (NET)

What does this answer mean?

Christ's exaltation is his being raised high after his humiliation. It has four steps: he rose again from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father, and will come to judge the world at the last day. The first three have happened, and the fourth is still to come.

What can we ask our children?

1. On what day did Jesus rise?
2. Where is Jesus now?
3. What will Jesus do at the last day?