THE PUBLISHED CHAPTER

Extreme Hermeneutics Presents:

Systematic Theology

Scripture Defines Scripture

Volume 7: The Doctrine of the Risen and Exalted Christ

Exaltation Christology: Resurrection, Ascension, Intercession, Return, and Reign

Written By: Jeff C. Edwards

Published by: Extreme Hermeneutics

Disclaimer

This work is a theological study and reflects the author’s interpretation of scripture. Readers are encouraged to examine the scriptures for themselves. “…they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so” -Acts 17:11

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This book is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed in this work are those of the author and are presented as part of a scriptural study.

Other Books by the Author:

The Great Rapture Debate

Examining the Biblical Case for the Timing of the

Church’s Departure

God is not Finished with Israel

A Scriptural Examination of the Covenants, the Church

and the Error of Replacement Theology

The Great City Defined

Identifying the Woman on the Beast in Revelation 17

Prophecies of Christ in the Old Testament – Volumes 1-3

The Full Character of God

Recovering the Whole Biblical Vision of Who He Is

The Husband Christ Calls You To Be

A Biblical Call to Love, Lead, Serve, and Sacrifice

The Millennial Kingdom

Is Not an Allegory

Proving the Literal Reign of Christ and Refuting the Allegorical Kingdom

Before the Bible Was Bound

Canon, Manuscripts, Textual Witnesses, and the Making of the English Bible

Volumes in This Series

Systematic Theology: Scripture Defines Scripture

Volume 1 — The Doctrine of Scripture

Bibliology: Revelation, Inspiration, Authority, and Interpretation

Volume 2 — The Doctrine of God

Theology Proper: The Being, Attributes, Works, and Triune Glory of God

Volume 3 — The Doctrine of Creation

Creation, Heaven, Earth, Providence, and the Goodness of God’s Works

Volume 4 — The Doctrine of Man and Sin

Anthropology and Hamartiology: Man Made in God’s Image and Fallen in Adam

Volume 5 — The Doctrine of Christ

Christology: The Person, Incarnation, Offices, and Glory of Jesus Christ

Volume 6 — The Doctrine of the Atonement

The Mission, Obedience, Suffering, Death, and Sacrifice of Christ

Volume 7 — The Doctrine of the Risen and Exalted Christ

Resurrection, Ascension, Intercession, Return, and Reign

Volume 8 — The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

Pneumatology: The Person, Deity, Work, and Indwelling of the Spirit

Volume 9 — The Doctrine of Salvation

Soteriology: Grace, Faith, Justification, Sanctification, and Glory

Volume 10 — The Doctrine of Covenants

Biblical Covenants: Promise, Oath, Blood, Law, Kingdom, and New Covenant

Volume 11 — The Doctrine of Israel

Israelology: Election, Promise, Land, Remnant, Restoration, and Kingdom Hope

Volume 12 — The Doctrine of the Church

Ecclesiology: The Church Christ Is Building

Volume 13 — The Doctrine of the Church’s Life and Mission

Church Life and Mission: Gathered Worship, Holy Fellowship, Ministry, Witness, and Faithful Endurance

Volume 14 — The Doctrine of Angels and the Unseen Realm

Angelology: Created Spirits, Heavenly Ministry, and the Government of God

Volume 15 — The Doctrine of Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Rebellion

Demonology and Spiritual Warfare: The Adversary, Deception, and the Victory of Christ

Volume 16 — The Doctrine of Biblical Types and Shadows

Typology: Patterns, Figures, Shadows, and Fulfillment in Scripture

Volume 17 — The Doctrine of Biblical Images and Symbols

Images, Figures, Prophetic Symbols, Heavenly Patterns, and Scripture-Governed Meaning

Volume 18 — The Doctrine of Biblical Prophecy

The Prophetic Word of God: Prediction, Fulfillment, and the Certainty of God’s Revelation

Volume 19 — The Doctrine of the Kingdom and the Glory of God

The King, the Throne, the Nations, and Life Under the Reign of Christ

Volume 20 — The Doctrine of Eschatology

The End of the Age, the Return of Christ, and the Consummation of All Things

Volume 21 — The Doctrine of Death, Resurrection, and Judgment

The Intermediate State, Bodily Resurrection, Rewards, and the Judgments of God

Volume 22 — The Doctrine of Heaven, Hell, and the Eternal State

The Lake of Fire, the New Heaven, the New Earth, and Everlasting Glory

Volume 23 — The Doctrine of Wisdom, Character, and Fellowship

Wisdom for Life Before God: Fear, Speech, Conduct, Friendship, Counsel, and Godly Character

Volume 24 — The Doctrine of Faithfulness in the World

Christian Witness, Stewardship, Authority, Suffering, and Endurance Until the Lord Comes