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    Question 31

    Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?

    Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day,a in ascending up into heaven,b in sitting at the right hand of God the Father,c and in coming to judge the world at the last day.d

    Wherein consists Christ’s exaltation?

    Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day,a in ascending up into heaven,b in sitting at the right hand of God the Father,c and in coming to judge the world at the last day.d

    1. a. 1 Corinthians 15:4

      1 Corinthians 15:4

      15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

      15:4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

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    2. b. Mark 16:19

      Mark 16:19

      16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

      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.

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    3. c. Ephesians 1:20

      Ephesians 1:20

      1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

      1:20 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,

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    4. d. Acts 1:11, 17:31

      Acts 1:11; Acts 17:31

      1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. 17:31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

      1:11 "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." 17:31 For 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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    Question 31, sung: The Baptist Catechism Set to Music, Jim Scott Orrick
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    Changes from Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Question 28

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    No change, but in spelling and punctuation.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Question 28

    Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?

    Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Question 28

    Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?

    Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day in ascending up into heaven in sitting at the right hand of God the Father and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

    The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 31

    Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?

    Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Question 28

    Wherein consists Christ’s exaltation?

    Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Question 28

    Wherein consists Christ’s exaltation?

    Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day in ascending up into heaven in sitting at the right hand of God the Father and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

    The Baptist Catechism (modernized) (1695), Question 31

    Wherein consists Christ’s exaltation?

    Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

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    Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), parallel to this question

    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.

    Question 52

    How was Christ exalted in his resurrection?

    Christ was exalted in his resurrection, in that, not having seen corruption in death (of which it was not possible for him to be held), and having the very same body in which he suffered, with the essential properties thereof (but without mortality, and other common infirmities belonging to this life), really united to his soul, he rose again from the dead the third day by his own power; whereby he declared himself to be the Son of God, to have satisfied divine justice, to have vanquished death, and him that had the power of it, and to be Lord of quick and dead: all which he did as a public person, the head of his church, for their justification, quickening in grace, support against enemies, and to assure them of their resurrection from the dead at the last day.

    Question 53

    How was Christ exalted in his ascension?

    Christ was exalted in his ascension, in that having after his resurrection often appeared unto and conversed with his apostles, speaking to them of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God, and giving them commission to preach the gospel to all nations, forty days after his resurrection, he, in our nature, and as our head, triumphing over enemies, visibly went up into the highest heavens, there to receive gifts for men, to raise up our affections thither, and to prepare a place for us, where himself is, and shall continue till his second coming at the end of the world.

    Question 54

    How is Christ exalted in his sitting at the right hand of God?

    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 Father, with all fulness of joy, glory, and power over all things in heaven and earth; and doth gather and defend his church, and subdue their enemies; furnisheth his ministers and people with gifts and graces, and maketh intercession for them.

    Question 56

    How is Christ to be exalted in his coming again to judge the world?

    Christ is to be exalted in his coming again to judge the world, in that he, who was unjustly judged and condemned by wicked men, shall come again at the last day in great power, and in the full manifestation of his own glory, and of his Father’s, with all his holy angels, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God, to judge the world in righteousness.

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