God the Son, Student Workbook, SW10

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G O D T H E S O N

b. 1 Cor. 15.48-49

c. Phil. 3.20-21

d. 1 John 3.1-2

II. The Ascension of Jesus Christ

Jesus is still sitting there at the right hand of the Father–man, yet God. He is the last Adam; yet, He is also the original Word. He is flesh and blood, yet His body is purer than ours. ~ Tertullian (c. 210, W), 3.535. Ibid. p. 559.

A. Its importance in Christian worship and mission

1. To fulfill his promise of his return to the Father (John 6.62; 14.2,12; 16.5,10, 28; 20.17) as a vindication of his Messiahship and sonship

2. To pour out the Holy Spirit upon the Church for worship and witness, John 16.7 with Acts 1.8

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3. To spread abroad the “spoils” of his divine triumph over the devil and the forces of evil, Eph. 4.8-10

4. To prepare a place (i.e., the New Jerusalem) for his people, John 14.2-3,

5. The assurance of the ongoing presence of Jesus with his people, Matt. 28.20 cf. John 16.7-15

6. As a sign of his Second Coming in glory, Acts 1.9-11