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The Ascension in Luke-Acts

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  • John F. Maile

Luke presents the ascension as the climax of his gospel. He also presents it as the most striking element in the introduction to Acts. By using these ascension accounts to form the link between the Gospel of Luke and Acts, Luke seem to indicate its significance for a proper understanding of his theology and purpose.

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The Ascension of Christ into Heaven

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  • Chris Kavanagh

This article is about the atonement and the coming of the Spirit in relation to the ascension of Jesus Christ.

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Ascension from Earth to Heaven

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  • Richard Aasman

This article on the ascension of Jesus Christ, is about the connection of heaven and earth, the benefits of ascension for the believers, and Jesus Christ as our High Priest. The author also discusses John 1:51.

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Ascension – The Priest on the Throne

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  • A. N. Hendriks
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Ascension / Pentecost

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  • Joel R. Beeke

The importance of both Christ's ascension and Pentecost is often lost on the church. This article considers these twin blessings for the church of Jesus Christ.

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The Exaltation of Our Mediator

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  • Jason P. Van Vliet

Christ is at the right hand of God. What does that mean? This article looks at Christ's resurrection, ascension, and exultation. It shows how they relate to the offices of Christ as prophet, priest, and king. It also points to the return of Christ.

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The Absence of the Ascension

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  • Art Lindsley

Failure to understand the implications of the ascension of Christ is failure to grasp the lordship of Christ and Christian ministry. This article shows what it means to apply the truths of Christ’s ascension to everyday life.

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Christ’s High Priestly Blessing

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  • Walter Geurts

From Luke 24:50-51, this article shows how when Christ ascended to heaven and offered the priestly blessing to his disciples, he fulfilled the high priest’s duty of blessing God’s people.

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Under the Blessing Hands There Is a Curse over This World

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article is about the ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. This world is under the curse, but it received the blessing from our Lord before he ascended to heaven. Luke 24:50-51 is an important passage in this article.

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"While He Blessed Them"

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  • Cornelius VanSpronsen

This article on Luke 24:51 is about the ascension of Jesus Christ.

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The Ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ

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  • John L. van Popta

This article is about ascension and the exaltation of our Lord Jesus Christ. The blessings from this ascension is also discussed.

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Ascension

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  • Eric Kampen

This article shows the importance of the ascension of the Lord Jesus. It gives some thought to how he is prophet, priest and king for us in heaven today.

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Why the Ascension Was Important for Your Salvation

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  • Matthew Barrett

What does the ascension of Jesus have to do with our salvation? Read the article for a discussion on the significance of Christ's ascension for the salvation of the world. 

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Why the Ascension of Christ Matters for Your Life

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  • Matthew Barrett

How does the ascension of Christ affect the Christian life? This article discusses three reasons why Christ's ascension matters for Christians.

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A House With Many Rooms

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  • Dick Wynia

What did the ascension mean to Jesus? This question if important because they ascension of Jesus meant that he going back to the Father’s house. This filled Him with joy, it ought to fill you with joy too. 

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The Wonder of Christ’s Ascension

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  • Jim Klazinga

Christ ascended to heaven, yet He is still present with us. He ascended to be our intercessor, and to prepare a place for us. His ascension should make His church heavenly-minded. 

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Reigning with Christ on Daily Mission

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  • Jason Garwood

Did you know that believers are seated with Christ in heaven, and therefore are reigning with Christ? This article shows what the ascension of Christ means for the Christian today.

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Why the Ascension of Jesus Matters to You

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  • Russell D. Moore

Why is the ascension of Jesus important? There are three reasons that this article raises on the matter.

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The Ascension

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  • Charles Colson

Why did Christians make the ascension of Jesus part of their confession of faith? This article explains the theological significance of the ascension and gives four implications it has for the Christian life.

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The Benefits of Christ’s Ascension

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  • Steven R. Key

There are three ways in which believers benefit from Christ’s ascension. This article explains these benefits.

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Christ’s Ascension

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  • Steven R. Key

This article shows that the ascension of Christ in the presence of his disciples was a historical reality. It shows that the ascension does not mean that Christ is not present anymore, but is present through his Spirit.

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The High Triumph of Christ

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  • John R. De Witt

This is an explanation of the event of the ascension of Christ and the meaning of that ascension to the believer. Other concepts discussed in this article include the significance of the cloud, the resurrection, Christ as Mediator, and Christ as King at the right hand of the Father.

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Christ’s Glory in His Ascension

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  • Jan Neels

The ascension of Christ reveals his glory, it reveals where Christ is today and what he does, and it speaks about the hope of believers. Read the article for more.

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Ascension

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  • J. I. Packer

The ascension expresses to us Christ's omnipresence and his heavenly ministry. This article explains.

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Tension in the Ascension?

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  • Ryan DeJonge

This article on Philippians 2:9-10 looks at Jesus Christ as our Lord.

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Sharing in the Coronation of Christ

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  • Arthur van Delden

This article shows how Jesus restored us from shame to glory.

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Christ the Victor

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  • R. Albert Mohler Jr.

This article focuses on Christ's accomplished work of redemption and His exaltation. The meaning of Christ's exaltation is evaluated and contrasted with other human sources of hope and comfort, such as secularism and marxism.

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He Ascended into Heaven

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article describes what Christians confess in the Apostles' Creed when they say, "He ascended into heaven." Christ's ascension sealed his work of salvation, shows Christ's kingship and rule, and points to the continuing work of Christ in this world through the Holy Spirit.

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He Ascended into Heaven, and Sitteth at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article describes what Christians confess in the Apostles' Creed when they say, that Christ "ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty." By his ascension Christ secured a place for believers in heaven, and sits at the right hand of God as king and priest.

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Glorying in Jesus’ Ascension and the Outpouring of His Spirit

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  • Hans Overduin

This article points us to the work of Christ after his ascension. Christ works redemption through the Holy Spirit. The beauty of this is pointed up in Revelation 5.

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The Ascension of Jesus and the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Patristic Perspective: A Theological Reading

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  • Kelly M. Kapic, Wesley Vander Lugt

What is the connection between the ascension of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost? The church fathers made use of the antithesis between descent and ascent, often found in Scripture, for their understanding of the relationship between Christ's ascension and the coming of the Spirit.

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Romans 8:34 - Ascension: More Than That...

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  • Jack Moesker

This article on Romans 8:34 is about the significance of Christ's ascension.

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Revelation 12:5 - Snatched Up

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  • Doug Vandeburgt

This article on Revelation 12:5 is about the ascension of Jesus Christ and what this means for heaven and earth.

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