### 51. Q. How does this glory of Christ our head benefit us?

**A**. First, through his Holy Spirit he pours out gifts from heaven upon us his members.<sup>1</sup> Second, by his power he defends us and preserves us from all enemies.<sup>2</sup>

<sup>1</sup> [Acts 2:33](/get-passage/Acts+2:33); [Eph. 4:7-12](/get-passage/Ephesians+4:7-12)
<sup>2</sup> [Ps. 110:1-2](/get-passage/Psalms+110:1-2); [John 10:27-30](/get-passage/John+10:27-30); [Rev. 19:11-16](/get-passage/Revelations+19:11-16)