![]() Humanity will again dwell with the Almighty. These adornments of the tabernacle and temple were earthly, temporary signs for us that the blessing of Eden will one day be restored. This theme can be seen in the design of the tabernacle and the temple with their ornate organic elements and decorations picturing the garden where man and God enjoyed fellowship before the great rebellion. ![]() The answer is threefold: first, Jesus is our advocate before the Father second, Jesus is humanity (our own flesh) standing in the presence of God third, on account of the ascension, the Son sends the promised Holy Spirit to His people (Pentecost).Īlso in the sixteenth century, John Calvin taught that the ascension opened the way into God's presence that had been closed since the fall. The Heidelberg Catechism in the sixteenth century asks an important question: “How does Christ’s ascension into heaven benefit us?” (Q&A 49). The ascension, like the resurrection, is a historical event, was seen by many eyewitnesses, and has massive implications for our relationship with God. In the fourth century, both the Nicene Creed and the Apostles’ Creed emphasized the ascension as much as the resurrection. If we look to history, we can find encouragement for reclaiming ascension doctrine for our lives. It’s a contemporary tendency to see the ascension as a mere accessory to the life of Jesus, as something that is perhaps elegant and even useful but ultimately unnecessary. Throughout most of the life of the church, the ascension has been valued and prioritized. But historically this has not always been the case. The ascension is a neglected doctrine in most churches today.
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