Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2300 Jesus Christ, ministry and work of » 2303 Jesus Christ, as creator » 2336 Jesus Christ, exaltation of Having completed his work on earth, Jesus Christ is raised to God's right hand where he receives honour, power and glory. Jesus Christ is exalted to God's right hand 1 Peter 3:21-22 God's right hand is the position of authority second only to the Father. See also Matthew 26:64 pp Mark 14:62 pp Luke 22:69; Acts 2:33; Acts 3:20-21; Acts 7:55-56; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 12:2 Jesus Christ is exalted because he first humbled himself Luke 24:26 See also Philippians 2:6-11; 1 Timothy 3:16; Revelation 5:6-14; Revelation 7:17; Revelation 22:3 Jesus Christ's exaltation follows his resurrection and ascension 1 Peter 1:21 See also Mark 16:19; Acts 13:37; Ephesians 1:20 Jesus Christ's exaltation is predicted in the OT As God's servant Isaiah 52:13 This “servant” is a specific prediction of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is exalted by God the Father Philippians 2:9-11 See also Acts 2:36; Acts 5:31 The work of the exalted Christ As Saviour Acts 5:31 See also Hebrews 7:25 As high priest and advocate Romans 8:34 See also Hebrews 4:14; Hebrews 7:24-26; Hebrews 8:1-2; Hebrews 9:24; 1 John 2:1 In giving the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts to his people Acts 2:33 See also Ephesians 4:8-13 In making every authority subject to him Ephesians 1:20-22 See also 1 Corinthians 15:24-26; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 2:7-9; Hebrews 10:12-13; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 17:14; Revelation 19:16 Believers should lead lives that are mindful of Jesus Christ's exaltation Believers are exalted with Jesus Christ Ephesians 2:6 See also Revelation 3:21 Believers should be concerned with heavenly values Colossians 3:1-4 See also Philippians 3:20; Hebrews 12:2-3 See also
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