Ascension of Jesus Christ

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 ESV

But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.”

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Jesus Christ looks forward to his ascension as his return to his Father

John 16:28 ESV

I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going 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 ESV

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 go, I will send him to you.

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He ascended to prepare a place for his people

John 14:2–4 ESV

In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”

He ascended to exaltation and glory

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He ascended to exercise his high priestly ministry

Hebrews 4:14 ESV

Since then 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 ESV

Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.

Jesus Christ’s ascension indicates the manner of his return

Acts 1:11 ESV

and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

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