The Kingdom of God, Student Workbook, SW02

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3. His resurrection also reveals that Christ is now the source of new life for all who believe in him, 1 John 5.11-12.

4. His resurrection is to a place of headship and exaltation as Head of the Church, Eph. 1.20-23.

5. His resurrection proves that our justification before God has been accomplished through him alone, Rom. 4.25.

6. And Jesus, as Lord of life, was resurrected as the first fruits of the great company of believers who will share in his resurrection glory, 1 Cor. 15.20-23.

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E. The ascension is a visible sign of Jesus’ authority and headship, his exaltation as God’s triumphant Warrior, and Commander of the armies of God.

In conjunction with the inauguration of the Kingdom of God through Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus has ascended into heaven. Why?

1. As a visible sign of his authority and headship, worshiped above by God’s holy angels, Heb. 1.3-4

2. As Head of the armies of God and Lord of the harvest, Matt. 28.18-20

3. As Head of the Church, Eph. 1.20-23

4. As a sign of his absolute preeminence and lordship over all, Phil. 2.9-11