Ascension of Christ
The ascension of Christ is Jesus’ bodily return to the Father’s right hand in heaven after His resurrection. It marks the exaltation of the risen Lord and His present reign and intercession.
At a Glance
The ascension of Christ is Jesus’ bodily return to the Father’s right hand in heaven after His resurrection. It marks the exaltation of the risen Lord and His present reign and intercession.
Description
The ascension of Christ is the historical event in which the risen Jesus, in His glorified human body, was taken up into heaven and exalted to the Father’s right hand. In Scripture, this is not merely His departure from earth but His enthronement and public vindication as the crucified and risen Lord. From heaven He reigns with all authority, intercedes for His people, and continues His saving ministry as the one mediator between God and man. The ascension is therefore closely tied to Christ’s resurrection, heavenly session, and the sending of the Holy Spirit, while also directing the church’s hope toward His promised visible return.