Ascension of Jesus Christ

David Peng

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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

Ac 1:9–11 As in the OT, the cloud symbolises God’s presence.

See also Mk 16:19; Lk 24:51; Ac 1:2; Eph 4:10; 1 Ti 3:16; Heb 9:24; 1 Pe 3:22; Re 12:5

Predictions of Jesus Christ’s ascension

In the OT

Ephesians 4:7–8 NRSV

But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it is said, “When he ascended on high he made captivity itself a captive; he gave gifts to his people.”

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

John 16:28 NRSV

I came from the Father and have come into the world; again, I am leaving the world and am going to the Father.”

See also Jn 6:62; Jn 7:33; Jn 14:28; Jn 16:5; Jn 16:10; Jn 17:11; Jn 17:13; Jn 20:17

Jesus Christ establishes his kingdom by his ascension

He ascended to send the Holy Spirit

John 16:7 NRSV

Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

See also Jn 7:39; Jn 14:16–19; Jn 14:25–26; Jn 15:26–27; Ac 2:33

He ascended to prepare a place for his people

John 14:2–4 NRSV

In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. 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, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.”

He ascended to exaltation and glory

See also Lk 24:26; Ac 2:33; Eph 1:20–21; 1 Pe 3:22

He ascended to exercise his high priestly ministry

Hebrews 4:14 NRSV

Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.

He ascended so that believers may follow him

1 Thessalonians 4:17 NRSV

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

Jesus Christ’s ascension indicates the manner of his return

Acts 1:11 NRSV

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