Christ Exaltation

The exaltation of Christ refers to the glorification and elevation of Jesus following His resurrection and ascension, affirming His divine authority and lordship over all creation.

The early church faced challenges in affirming the divinity and authority of Christ in a context filled with competing philosophies and religious beliefs. The exaltation of Christ served as a foundational truth for Christian identity and worship.

• Resurrection
• Ascension
• Lordship of Christ
• Intercession

1. Philippians 2:9This verse highlights the divine response to Christ's humility and obedience, emphasizing His exaltation as a result of His sacrificial death.
2. Ephesians 1:21This verse underscores Christ's authority over all powers and dominions, affirming His position as the supreme ruler.

1. Philippians 2:9-11God highly exalted Jesus and bestowed on Him the name above every name, affirming His lordship and the universal acknowledgment of His authority.
2. Ephesians 1:20-22Paul describes how God raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand, placing all things under His feet.
3. Hebrews 1:3Jesus is described as the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, having made purification for sins and sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

• Live in obedience to Christ's lordship, recognizing His authority in personal and communal decisions.
• Encourage worship and reverence for Christ, acknowledging His exalted position.
• Find hope and assurance in the promise of Christ's intercession and ongoing presence in the believer's life.

• Affirms the full divinity and humanity of Christ, as He is exalted after His incarnation and sacrificial death.
• Highlights the significance of Christ's lordship in the believer's life and the church's mission.
• Encourages believers to live in light of Christ's exaltation, recognizing His authority over all aspects of life.

• Ascension

  The ascension of Christ is a key event in His exaltation, marking His return to the Father and His sovereign rule over the universe.

• Resurrection

  The exaltation of Christ is directly linked to His resurrection, as it is through His victory over death that He is exalted.