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 NASB95
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, When He ascended on high, He led captive 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 NASB95
“I came forth from the Father and have come into the world; I am leaving the world again 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 NASB95
“But 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 NASB95
“In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. “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 you know the way 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 NASB95
Therefore, since 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 NASB95
Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.

Jesus Christ’s ascension indicates the manner of his return

Acts 1:11 NASB95
They also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.”
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