LORD’S DAY 19
50. Why is it added, “And sits on the right hand of God?”Because Christ ascended into heaven for this end, that He might there appear as Head of His Church,1 through whom the Father governs all things.2
1 Eph 1:20-23; Col 1:18; 2 Mt 28:18; Jn 5:22-23
51. What benefit do we receive from this glory of Christ, our Head?
First, that by His Holy Spirit He pours out heavenly gifts upon us, His members.1 Second, that by His power He defends and preserves us against all enemies.2
1 Acts 2:33; Eph 4:7-12; 2 Ps 2:9, 110:1-2; Jn 10:27-30; Rev 19:11-16
52. What comfort is it to you, that Christ “shall come again to judge the living and the dead?”
That in all my sorrows and persecutions, with uplifted head, I eagerly await as judge from heaven the very same person who has before offered Himself for me to the judgment of God and removed from me all the curse;1 who shall cast all His and my enemies into everlasting condemnation, but shall take me, with all His chosen ones, to Himself into heavenly joy and glory.2
1 Lk 21:28; Rom 8:22-25; Php 3:20-21; Tit 2:13-14; 2 Mt 25:31-46; 1 Thes 4:16-17; 2 Thes 1:6-10
