Ascension Day Victory and “See, the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph” (#205)

Of all the Christ-centered events in the biblical account of Jesus’ life, probably the one least celebrated in the Church Year is that of His ascension.  The details of the event are clearly described in Scripture as the concluding step in His earthly ministry, and also as the culmination of that work of redemption in His heavenly ministry.  We find it in the Gospels, in Acts, and in the epistles.  It is especially prominent in the book of Hebrews as the author relates it to Jesus’ coronation and continuing intercession for us, as a Savior, who in Herman Bavinck’s words, has much remaining to do for the kingdom.

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