The Great Ascension Event

Jesus Christ's ascension back to heaven is just as crucial to God's saving and sanctifying work of his people as is his death and resurrection. In this passage we discover the following truths:

I. The Ascension flowed from the Resurrection.

II. The Ascension was the exaltation of Jesus Christ to Kingship and Authority.

III. The Ascension set the stage for the defeat of the enemies of Christ.

IV. The Ascension triggered the pouring out of the Spirit on the Church.