Theology Thursday
Q. 28. Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?
A. 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 Catechism
A lot can happen in the space of a few weeks. From Oscar winner to outcast. From peace to war. From drought to flood. But has there ever been a reversal of stations quite like Christ’s? He was on a cross. Bleeding out. Under the wrath of the Father for the sins of humanity.
Three days later He was raised from the dead. Forty days later and He sat down at the right hand of the Father on the throne of Heaven. We love to say life feels like a bit of a rollercoaster sometimes. Christ’s final days were more like the Tower of Terror in reverse.
In the humiliation (His coming in the flesh) - He wasn’t recognised. Though He was always fully God, His glory was veiled from human eyes. But now, in His resurrection and ascension He is revealed in all His glory. Here is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.
This is what has been announced to us. And to those with eyes to see it has been unveiled. His people see Him for who He truly is. Even if it is still through a glass darkly. But when He returns to judge the world on the last day, all creation will truly see Him. “Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him†(Revelation 1:7).
For some it will mean rejoicing. For others, it will be terror. But from all Christ will be seen for what He is and every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
For Today:
Pray:
Passages: Acts 2:33, Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 1:3, Revelation 19:16, Revelation 1:7
A. 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 Catechism
A lot can happen in the space of a few weeks. From Oscar winner to outcast. From peace to war. From drought to flood. But has there ever been a reversal of stations quite like Christ’s? He was on a cross. Bleeding out. Under the wrath of the Father for the sins of humanity.
Three days later He was raised from the dead. Forty days later and He sat down at the right hand of the Father on the throne of Heaven. We love to say life feels like a bit of a rollercoaster sometimes. Christ’s final days were more like the Tower of Terror in reverse.
In the humiliation (His coming in the flesh) - He wasn’t recognised. Though He was always fully God, His glory was veiled from human eyes. But now, in His resurrection and ascension He is revealed in all His glory. Here is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.
This is what has been announced to us. And to those with eyes to see it has been unveiled. His people see Him for who He truly is. Even if it is still through a glass darkly. But when He returns to judge the world on the last day, all creation will truly see Him. “Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him†(Revelation 1:7).
For some it will mean rejoicing. For others, it will be terror. But from all Christ will be seen for what He is and every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
For Today:
- Picture Jesus coming on the clouds in glory.
- Give praise to Jesus today as your Lord.
- Ask God to save someone who doesn’t yet see Jesus.
Pray:
- Praise the Father for the glorious work of Christ.
- Give thanks that Jesus has opened our eyes to His glory.
- Ask God for His Holy Spirit to open the eyes of others around us.
Passages: Acts 2:33, Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 1:3, Revelation 19:16, Revelation 1:7
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