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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

1Pe 3:21-22 God’s right hand is the position of authority second only to the Father. See also Mt 26:64 pp Mk 14:62 pp Lk 22:69; Ac 2:33; Ac 3:20-21; Ac 7:55-56; Heb 1:3; Heb 12:2

Jesus Christ is exalted because he first humbled himself

Lk 24:26 See also Php 2:6-11; 1Ti 3:16; Rev 5:6-14; Rev 7:17; Rev 22:3

Jesus Christ’s exaltation follows his resurrection and ascension

1Pe 1:21 See also Mk 16:19; Ac 13:37; Eph 1:20

Jesus Christ’s exaltation is predicted in the OT

As God’s servant Isa 52:13 This “servant” is a specific prediction of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is exalted by God the Father

Php 2:9-11 See also Ac 2:36; Ac 5:31

The work of the exalted Christ

As Saviour Ac 5:31 See also Heb 7:25

As high priest and advocate Ro 8:34 See also Heb 4:14; Heb 7:24-26; Heb 8:1-2; Heb 9:24; 1Jn 2:1

In giving the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts to his people Ac 2:33 See also Eph 4:8-13

In making every authority subject to him Eph 1:20-22 See also 1Co 15:24-26; Php 2:9-11; Heb 2:7-9; Heb 10:12-13; 1Pe 3:22; Rev 17:14; Rev 19:16

Believers should lead lives that are mindful of Jesus Christ’s exaltation

Believers are exalted with Jesus Christ Eph 2:6 See also Rev 3:21

Believers should be concerned with heavenly values Col 3:1-4 See also Php 3:20; Heb 12:2-3

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