Definition: Ascension means that God the Son, Jesus the Christ ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father for us and for our salvation. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will never end.

Scriptures: Acts 1:6-11; Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 3:1-2

Study: Pastor-Theologian J.T. English has called the Ascension “The Forgotten Act of Christ.” We spend a great deal of time in church discussing what Christ has done for us in the past with His death and resurrection, but rarely address what Christ is doing for us presently. Christ’s work is not finished—He continues to work on our behalf in Heaven, guiding us through His Word, interceding on our behalf before the Father, and empowering us for every good work through the Spirit.

Questions to Ask: (these will help process the truth learned)

- Why is the ascension called “The Forgotten Act of Christ?”

- How can we better focus on Christ’s present work?

- In what sense is Christ’s work finished? In what sense is it unfinished?

- What is Christ doing right now?