Institutes of the Christian Religion (1559) - John Calvin
Book 2 - God the Redeemer
Chapter 16 - How Christ Accomplished our Redemption
His Death, Resurrection and Ascent into Heaven
Sections 13-16 - Christ's resurrection, ascension, and session
Section 13 - "On the third Day He rose again from the dead"
Faith must go beyond Christ's death and burial, to His resurrection.
1 Peter 1:3. Victory over death is only in resurrection.
His death wipes away our sin and death.
His resurrection restores righteousness and life, and shows that His death "worked" for us.
Rom 4:25; 1:4; 2 Cor 13:4; Phil 3:10; 1 Pet 1:21.
Anywhere Scripture mentions His death alone, it also implies His resurrection, and vice versa.
1 Cor 15:17; Rom 8:34; 6:4; Col 3:1-5.
Our resurrection is guaranteed by His - 1 Cor 15:12-26.
Section 14 - "Ascended into heaven"
He withdrew His bodily presence, only to rule more immediately by His Spirit.
Eph 4:10; John 7:37-39; 16:7; 14:18-19; 16:14; Acts 1:9.
As His body ascended, "His power and energy were diffused and spread beyond all bounds of heaven and earth." Matt 28:20; 26:11.
Section 15 - "Seated at the right hand of the Father"
Thi smeans He has taken "possession of the government committed to Him."
Eph 1:20-22; 1 Cor 15:27; Phil 2:9.
Section 16 - Benefits imparted to our faith by Christ's ascension
We see Christ has paved the way to heaven for us - John 14:3; Eph 2:6.
Christ intercedes for us with the Father there - Heb 7:25; 9:11-12; Rom 8:34.
Christ sanctifies us and subdues our enemies, by His power.
Eph 4:8; Ps 68:18; 1 Cor 15:25; Ps 110:1
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