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The glorious splendour of Jesus Christ's royal authority belongs to him by right and is reaffirmed through his exaltation to the Father's right hand.

Jesus Christ shared in God's majesty before time began

John 17:5 See also John 17:24; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3; Revelation 22:13

And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed.

Jesus Christ renounced his majesty to become a human being

Philippians 2:6–8 See also Isaiah 53:2–3; Matthew 20:28 parallel Mark 10:45; John 13:3–5; 2 Corinthians 8:9

Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross.

Jesus Christ's majesty seen in his earthly ministry

At the transfiguration

2 Peter 1:16 See also Matthew 17:2 parallels Mark 9:2–3, Luke 9:29

For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

At the entry into Jerusalem

Matthew 21:9–10 parallels Mark 11:9–10, Luke 19:37–38, John 12:13 See also Matthew 21:5 parallel John 12:15; Zechariah 9:9

The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

Jesus Christ's majesty is reaffirmed through his exaltation

Jesus Christ is exalted to the throne of God's majesty

Hebrews 1:3 See also Acts 5:31; Hebrews 8:1; 1 Peter 3:22

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

A vision of the glorified Christ in his majesty

Revelation 1:13–16 See also Revelation 5:6–8, Revelation 14:14

and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.

Jesus Christ's is majestic in his absolute pre-eminence

Colossians 1:18 See also Daniel 7:13–14; Acts 2:36; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Philippians 2:10–11; Revelation 19:16

And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Jesus Christ's majesty is shown by his authority as judge of all

Matthew 25:31 See also Acts 17:31; 2 Timothy 4:1

When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.

All humanity will see Jesus Christ's majesty

Matthew 26:64 parallel Mark 14:62 See also Matthew 24:30 parallels Mark 13:26, Luke 21:27; 2 Thessalonians 1:7–10; Revelation 1:7, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 6:15–17, Revelation 7:9–10

“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”