Question 51
Of what advantage to us is Christ's ascension?
Romans 8:34
Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
Prayer
Our Lord is risen, and we will rise through him! Our Savior is ascended and we will ascend! Risen glorified Lord, we thank you that we will be with you and see your glory. We were dead in sins, and you made us alive. We were created, redeemed, and are sanctified for your love, praise, and service—help us to love, praise and serve you more. Advocate for us, we pray. Send us your Spirit. Bring us nearer to you. Prepare us for the world to come where everything is everlastingly perfect, for our joy and for your glory. Amen.
Derived and adapted from Richard Baxter’s prayer in “A Shorter Form of Praise and Prayer for the Lord's Day” in “The Poor Man’s Family Book” in The Practical Works of Richard Baxter, Volume 19 (London: Paternoster, 1830), 637–639.
Did Christ remain in the tomb?
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