Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Westminster Assembly

Question 28

Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?

Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third daya in ascending up into heavenb in sitting at the right hand of God the Fatherc 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 daya in ascending up into heavenb in sitting at the right hand of God the Fatherc 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; Acts 17:31

    Acts 1:11

    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.

    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."

    Acts 17:31

    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.

    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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Changes in The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 31

No change, but in spelling and punctuation.

No change, but in spelling and punctuation.

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 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.

The Baptist Catechism (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.

Westminster Shorter Catechism (modernized) (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 (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.

Commentaries (9)

  • Joseph Alleine, 1672, A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism

    Wherein consists Christs Exaltation? Christs 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…

    Joseph Alleine’s text
  • Thomas Lye, 1672, The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

    Wherein consisteth Christs Exaltation? Christs Exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead, on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, and sitting at the right…

    Thomas Lye’s text
  • Thomas Vincent, 1673, An Explicatory Catechism

    Wherein consisteth Christs Exaltation? Christs Exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into Heaven, and sitting at the right hand…

    Thomas Vincent’s text
  • 1675, An Explicatory Catechism

    Wherein consists Christs Exaltation? Christs 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…

    Its text
  • John Flavel, 1692, An Exposition of the Assembly’s Catechism (2 parts)

    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…

    John Flavel’s text
  • Thomas Watson, 1692, A Body of Practical Divinity

    Phil. 2.9. Wherefore GOD also hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name above every name, &c. Before we have spoken of Christ’s Humiliation, now of his Exaltation: Before you…

    Thomas Watson’s text
  • Matthew Henry, 1703, A Scripture Catechism

    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…

    Matthew Henry’s text
  • Alexander Whyte, 1883, A Commentary on the Shorter Catechism

    Christ’s exaltation—See Larger Catechism, Questions 51–56. his rising again from the dead on the third day—The conception of the resurrection of Christ is almost confined, in…

    Alexander Whyte’s text
  • Benjamin Beddome, 1752, A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism

    On The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 31, which adapts this question

    Was Christ’s resurrection the first step to his exaltation? Yes. He was buried and rose again, Did Christ rise by his own power? Yes. Destroy this temple, and in three days I will…

    Benjamin Beddome’s text