Question 50

Why is it added, “and sitteth at the right hand of God?”

Because Christ is ascended into heaven for this end, that he might there appear as head of his church,^a by whom the Father governs all things.^b

1. a. Ephesians 1:20–22; Colossians 1:18

   Ephesians 1:20–22

   ^1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, ^1:21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: ^1:22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

   ^1:20 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, ^1:21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. ^1:22 And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

   Colossians 1:18

   ^1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

   ^1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

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2. b. Matthew 28:18; John 5:22

   Matthew 28:18

   ^28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

   ^28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

   John 5:22

   ^5:22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

   ^5:22 Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,

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