John 16;7.—Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away the Comforter will not come unto you: but if I depart I will send him unto you.—Eph. 1;13, 14.—2 Cor. 1;22.—Col. 3;1-3.—Phil. 3;20.
19. LORD’S DAY.
*50. Why is it added, And sitteth at the right hand of God?
Because Christ is ascended into heaven for this end, that he might there appear as head of his Church (Eph. 1;22): by whom the Father governs all things (Matt. 28;18).
Eph. 1;22.—And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church.—Heb. 1;3.—Heb. 8;1.—1 Pet. 3;22.
Matt. 28;18.—All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.—1 Cor. 15;25.—John 5;22.
51. What profit is this glory of Christ, our head, unto us?
First, that by his Holy Spirit he poureth out heavenly graces upon us, his members (Acts 2;33): and then, that by his power he defends and preserves us against all his enemies (John 10;28).
Acts 2;33.—Therefore being at the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.—Eph. 4;8.—Acts 10;45.
John 10;28.—And I give unto them eternal life: and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.—John 16;33.—2 Cor. 12;9.—1 Cor. 15;25-27.
