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

1270  right hand of God
2012  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
5849  exaltation