Term

exaltation of Christ

The state of Christ following his humiliation, encompassing his resurrection, ascension, and session at God's right hand.

Filed underChristology

Definition

One of the two 'states' of Christ, the other being humiliation. The state of exaltation includes the resurrection, ascension, and session at the right hand of God.

Connections

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Includes: ascensionTerm
Contrasted with: humiliation of ChristTerm
Broader than: sessionTerm
Narrower than: states of Jesus ChristTerm

Sources

1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 28AOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 28A.

Last revised August 14, 2026