1 This divine and infinite being consists of three real persons, the Father, the Word or Son, and the Holy Spirit (1 John 5:7; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). These three have the same substance, power, and eternity, each having the whole divine essence without this essence being divided (Exodus 3:14; John 14:11; 1 Corinthians 8:6). The Father is not derived from anyone, neither begotten nor proceeding. The Son is eternally begotten of the Father (John 1:14,18). The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son (John 15:26; Galatians 4:6). All three are infinite and without beginning and are therefore only one God, who is not to be divided in nature and being. Yet these three are distinguished by several distinctive characteristics and personal relations. This truth of the Trinity is the foundation of all of our fellowship with God and of our comforting dependence on him.
2 God was pleased, in his eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, his only begotten Son, according to the covenant made between them, to be the mediator between God and humanity (Isaiah 42:1; 1 Peter 1:19, 20) God chose him to be prophet (Acts 3:22), priest (Hebrews 5:5, 6), and king (Psalms 2:6; Luke 1:33), and to be head and savior of the church (Ephesians 1:22, 23), the heir of all things (Hebrews 1:2), and judge of the world (Acts 17:31). From all eternity, God gave to the Son a people to be his offspring. In time these people would be redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified by him (Isaiah 53:10; John 17:6; Romans 8:30).
3 The Son of God, the second person of the Holy Trinity, is truly and eternally God. He is the brightness of the Father’s glory, the same in substance and equal with him. He made the world and sustains and governs everything he has made. When the fullness of time came, he took upon himself human nature, with all the essential properties and common weaknesses of it (John 1:14; Galatians 4;4) but without sin (Romans 8:3; Hebrews 2:14, 16, 17; Hebrews 4:15). He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit came down upon her, and the power of the Most High overshadowed her. Thus, he was born of a woman from the tribe of Judah, a descendant of Abraham and David in fulfillment of the Scriptures (Matthew 1:22, 23; Luke 1:27, 31, 35). Two whole, perfect, and distinct natures were inseparably joined together in one person, without converting one into the other or mixing them together to produce a different or blended nature. This person is truly God and truly man, yet one Christ, the only mediator between God and humanity (Romans 9:5; 1 Timothy 2:5).
Is Christ, the God-man in heaven?
Yes, he ascended into heaven.
4 What do you mean by saying, "He ascended to heaven”?
That Christ, while his disciples watched, was taken up from the earth into heaven (Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11) and remains there on our behalf (Romans 8:34; Ephesians 4:8-10; Hebrews 7:23-25, 9:24) until he comes again to judge the living and the dead (Acts 1:11).
On our behalf?
He interceding on our behalf as our Mediator between us and God, and as the High Priest he is representing us with his blood before the Father in heaven, and holds this priesthood permanently and perpetually forever.
1. Second London Baptist Confession Of Faith 1689, Chapter 2, Section 3.
2 and 3. Second London Baptist Confession Of Faith 1689, Chapter 8, Section 2 and 3.
4. Heidelberg Catechism Question And Answer 46.
2 God was pleased, in his eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, his only begotten Son, according to the covenant made between them, to be the mediator between God and humanity (Isaiah 42:1; 1 Peter 1:19, 20) God chose him to be prophet (Acts 3:22), priest (Hebrews 5:5, 6), and king (Psalms 2:6; Luke 1:33), and to be head and savior of the church (Ephesians 1:22, 23), the heir of all things (Hebrews 1:2), and judge of the world (Acts 17:31). From all eternity, God gave to the Son a people to be his offspring. In time these people would be redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified by him (Isaiah 53:10; John 17:6; Romans 8:30).
3 The Son of God, the second person of the Holy Trinity, is truly and eternally God. He is the brightness of the Father’s glory, the same in substance and equal with him. He made the world and sustains and governs everything he has made. When the fullness of time came, he took upon himself human nature, with all the essential properties and common weaknesses of it (John 1:14; Galatians 4;4) but without sin (Romans 8:3; Hebrews 2:14, 16, 17; Hebrews 4:15). He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit came down upon her, and the power of the Most High overshadowed her. Thus, he was born of a woman from the tribe of Judah, a descendant of Abraham and David in fulfillment of the Scriptures (Matthew 1:22, 23; Luke 1:27, 31, 35). Two whole, perfect, and distinct natures were inseparably joined together in one person, without converting one into the other or mixing them together to produce a different or blended nature. This person is truly God and truly man, yet one Christ, the only mediator between God and humanity (Romans 9:5; 1 Timothy 2:5).
Is Christ, the God-man in heaven?
Yes, he ascended into heaven.
4 What do you mean by saying, "He ascended to heaven”?
That Christ, while his disciples watched, was taken up from the earth into heaven (Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11) and remains there on our behalf (Romans 8:34; Ephesians 4:8-10; Hebrews 7:23-25, 9:24) until he comes again to judge the living and the dead (Acts 1:11).
On our behalf?
He interceding on our behalf as our Mediator between us and God, and as the High Priest he is representing us with his blood before the Father in heaven, and holds this priesthood permanently and perpetually forever.
1. Second London Baptist Confession Of Faith 1689, Chapter 2, Section 3.
2 and 3. Second London Baptist Confession Of Faith 1689, Chapter 8, Section 2 and 3.
4. Heidelberg Catechism Question And Answer 46.
How many Gods are there in heaven right now?
There is the God man who else?