- 2510 Jesus Christ, baptism of
- 2515 Jesus Christ, birth of
- 2520 Jesus Christ, childhood of
- 2525 Jesus Christ, cross of
- 2530 Jesus Christ, death of
- 2535 Jesus Christ, family of
- 2540 Jesus Christ, genealogy of
- 2545 Jesus Christ, opposition to
- 2550 Jesus Christ, pre-existence of
- 2555 Jesus Christ, resurrection appearances of
- 2560 Jesus Christ, resurrection of
- 2565 Jesus Christ, second coming of
- 2570 Jesus Christ, suffering of
- 2575 Jesus Christ, temptation of
- 2580 Jesus Christ, transfiguration of
- 2585 Jesus Christ, trial of
- 2590 Jesus Christ, triumphal entry of
2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of
The return of Jesus Christ to his Father in order to establish his kingdom, having completed his work on earth.
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; 1Ti 3:16; Heb 9:24; 1Pe 3:22; Rev 12:5
Predictions of Jesus Christ’s ascension
In the OT Eph 4:7-8 See also Ps 68:18
Jesus Christ looks forward to his ascension as his return to his Father Jn 16:28 See also Jn 6:62; Jn 7:33; Jn 14:28; Jn 16:5,10; Jn 17:11,13; Jn 20:17
Jesus Christ establishes his kingdom by his ascension
He ascended to send the Holy Spirit Jn 16:7 See also Jn 7:39; Jn 14:16-19,25-26; Jn 15:26-27; Ac 2:33
He ascended to prepare a place for his people Jn 14:2-4
He ascended to exaltation and glory See also Lk 24:26; Ac 2:33; Eph 1:20-21; 1Pe 3:22
He ascended to exercise his high priestly ministry Heb 4:14 See also Heb 7:25; Heb 9:24
He ascended so that believers may follow him 1Th 4:17
Jesus Christ’s ascension indicates the manner of his return
Ac 1:11 See also Mt 24:30 pp Mk 13:26 pp Lk 21:27; Rev 1:7
See also
| 2306 | Christ, high priest |
| 2336 | Christ, exaltation |
| 2366 | Christ, prophecies concerning |
| 2421 | gospel, historical foundation |
| 2560 | Christ, resurrection |
| 2565 | Christ, second coming |
| 3040 | Holy Spirit, promise of |
