185. How should we look upon the life and suffering of Christ in His humiliation?
We should look upon His life and His suffering as an atonement for our sins, and as an example to the believer of holiness in life and patience in suffering.
1 Pet. 2:21. Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps.
186. Did Christ remain in humiliation and death?
No; God exalted Him and gave Him a name which is above every name. Phil. 2:9.
187. How many steps do you notice in the exaltation of Christ?
Five: His descent into hell; His resurrection; His ascension; His session at the right hand of the Father; His coming to judge the quick and the dead.
188. What did Christ accomplish when he descended into hell?
He made known the victory which He had won over the devil, and preached to the spirits in prison. 1 Pet. 3:18, 19.
189. What benefit do we have from the resurrection of Christ?