The Ascending Up of Christ

Summary

The sermon explores the significance of Christ's ascension, emphasizing that it completes the circuit of salvation by returning to God the Father. It compares Christ's ascension to the Old Testament tabernacle rituals, highlighting that the atonement was made in heaven when Christ presented His blood beyond the veil. The preacher stresses Christ's dual nature as both Son of God and Son of Man, his power to ascend and descend at will, and the reality of His present bodily existence in heaven. The ascension is portrayed as essential for the completion of salvation and the establishment of Christ's heavenly kingdom.