Heidelberg Catechism / Lord's Day 19 / Q. 51
Q. 51. What profit is this glory of Christ, our head, unto us?
Question. What profit is this glory of Christ, our head, unto us?
Answer. 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).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] 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.
- [proof-2] 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.