Knowing God the Son as Redeemer in His Exaltation: Faith in Theology, Lesson 4
By John Frame and Steve Childers
Having examined the Son’s work of humiliation in his birth, life, and death, we turn to consider his work of exaltation as our Redeemer in his resurrection, ascension, and coming return. When describing Jesus’ resurrection, the Apostles' Creed says, "The third day he rose again from the dead."
The Bible gives us several perspectives on the meaning and significance of Jesus’ resurrection. Paul teaches that the bodily resurrection of Jesus is central to our faith. He writes, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” (1 Cor. 15:7)
What is the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection?
According to Scripture, Jesus' resurrection:
declares Jesus to be Lord and God’s Only Son.
proves Jesus’ atoning death is accepted by the Father.
declares Jesus as firstborn from the dead.
reveals Jesus as the firstfruits inauguration of God’s kingdom on earth.
demonstrates Jesus’ victory over Satan, sin, and death.
guarantees us forgiveness and justification.
provides us assurance that Jesus now lives to make intercession for us.
brings us, by God’s Spirit, into resurrection life now.
guarantees our future deliverance from death.
promises our future resurrection body and everlasting life.
In this lesson, you will learn what it means to believe in God the Son as Redeemer in his exaltation– meaning in his resurrection, ascension, and coming return.
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