Dictionary of Bible Themes Having completed his work on earth, Jesus Christ is raised to God's right hand where he receives honour, power and glory. 1 Peter 3:21-22Jesus Christ is exalted to God's right hand See also Matthew 26:64God's right hand is the position of authority second only to the Father. Acts 2:33; 3:20-21; 7:55-56pp Mk 14:62 Hebrews 1:3; 12:2pp Lk 22:69 Luke 24:26Jesus Christ is exalted because he first humbled himself See also Philippians 2:6-111 Timothy 3:16 Revelation 5:6-14; 7:17; 22:3 1 Peter 1:21 Jesus Christ's exaltation follows his resurrection and ascension See also Mark 16:19Acts 13:37 Ephesians 1:20 Isaiah 52:13 Jesus Christ's exaltation is predicted in the OT As God's servant This "servant" is a specific prediction of Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:9-11Jesus Christ is exalted by God the Father See also Acts 2:36; 5:31Acts 5:31 The work of the exalted Christ See also As Saviour Hebrews 7:25Romans 8:34 See also As high priest and advocate Hebrews 4:14; 7:24-26; 8:1-2; 9:241 John 2:1 Acts 2:33 See also In giving the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts to his people Ephesians 4:8-13Ephesians 1:20-22 See also In making every authority subject to him 1 Corinthians 15:24-26Philippians 2:9-11 Hebrews 2:7-9; 10:12-13 1 Peter 3:22 Revelation 17:14; 19:16 Ephesians 2:6 Believers should lead lives that are mindful of Jesus Christ's exaltation See also Believers are exalted with Jesus Christ Revelation 3:21Colossians 3:1-4 See also Believers should be concerned with heavenly values Philippians 3:20Hebrews 12:2-3 See also 1270 right hand of God2012 Christ, authority 2024 Christ, glory of 2051 Christ, majesty of 2212 Christ, head of church 2224 Christ, the Lord 2312 Christ as king 2324 Christ as Saviour 2327 Christ as servant 2505 Christ, ascension 2560 Christ, resurrection 5850 excess |
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