Ascension of Jesus Christ

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The return of Jesus Christ to his Father in order to establish his kingdom, having completed his work on earth.

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Jesus Christ’s ascension described

As in the OT, the cloud symbolises God’s presence.
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Predictions of Jesus Christ’s ascension

In the OT

Ephesians 4:7–8 NKJV
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.”
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Jesus Christ looks forward to his ascension as his return to his Father

John 16:28 NKJV
I came forth from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father.”
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Jesus Christ establishes his kingdom by his ascension

He ascended to send the Holy Spirit

John 16:7 NKJV
Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.
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He ascended to prepare a place for his people

John 14:2–4 NKJV
In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.”

He ascended to exaltation and glory

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He ascended to exercise his high priestly ministry

Hebrews 4:14 NKJV
Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
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He ascended so that believers may follow him

1 Thessalonians 4:17 NKJV
Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

Jesus Christ’s ascension indicates the manner of his return

Acts 1:11 NKJV
who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”
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