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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

Acts 1:9-11 As in the OT, the cloud symbolises God's presence. See also Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; Acts 1:2; Ephesians 4:10; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 9:24; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 12:5

Predictions of Jesus Christ's ascension

In the OT

Ephesians 4:7-8 See also Psalm 68:18

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

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

Jesus Christ establishes his kingdom by his ascension

He ascended to send the Holy Spirit

John 16:7 See also John 7:39; John 14:16-19,25-26; John 15:26-27; Acts 2:33

He ascended to prepare a place for his people

John 14:2-4

He ascended to exaltation and glory

See also Luke 24:26; Acts 2:33; Ephesians 1:20-21; 1 Peter 3:22

He ascended to exercise his high priestly ministry

Hebrews 4:14 See also Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:24

He ascended so that believers may follow him

1 Thessalonians 4:17

Jesus Christ's ascension indicates the manner of his return

Acts 1:11 See also Matthew 24:30 pp Mark 13:26 pp Luke 21:27; Revelation 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