The Bible in Song – Died to Rise - Part 1

When we think about the earthly ministry of Jesus, our minds naturally gravitate toward the manger in Bethlehem, the cross, and the empty tomb. However, Scripture reveals that the story of redemption does not end at the resurrection. The bodily ascension of Jesus into heaven was the planned conclusion of His earthly mission and the glorious inauguration of His heavenly reign.

Without the ascension, we are left to wonder where Jesus is now and how He currently exercises His authority. The biblical record presents the descent of the Son in the incarnation and His subsequent ascent as one complete, seamless plan. Today, Christ occupies a heavenly throne in His glorified humanity, acting as our great High Priest, sympathizing with our weaknesses, and ruling over every earthly and heavenly power.

-- The ascension is not an afterthought or a mere departure, but the public installation of Jesus as King over all creation.

-- Through the hypostatic union, Jesus retains His full divinity while permanently carrying His true human nature into the presence of the Father.

-- Christ's bodily return to heaven ensures that we have a living High Priest who intercedes for us and pours out spiritual gifts upon His church.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Acts 1:8-11 -- Luke 24:50-51 -- Mark 16:19 -- Ephesians 1:20-21 -- Ephesians 4:8-10 -- Hebrews 4:14 -- 1 Peter 3:22

This is episode 389.

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