Answer: Christ is exalted in his sitting at the right hand of God, in that as God-man he is advanced to the highest favor with God the Father1, with all fulness of joy2, glory3, and power over all things in heaven and earth4; and does gather and defend his church, and subdue their enemies; furnishes his ministers and people with gifts and graces5, and makes intercession for them.6
- Phil 2:9
- Acts 2:28; cf. Psalm 16:11
- John 17:5
- Eph 1:22; 1 Peter 3:22
- Ephesians 4:10-12; Psalm 110:1
- Romans 8:34
For further study see:
- WSC Q21: Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect?
- WSC Q22: How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
- WSC Q23: What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?
- WSC Q24: How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
- WSC Q25: How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?
- WSC Q26: How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
- WSC Q27: Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist?
- WSC Q28: Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?