People want tangible evidence for claims-not assertions impossible to prove. We live in a world that prizes and prioritizes physical proof. But if Jesus were still on earth, it might be easier to convince people of his importance. Talking to people about this figure who is long gone is not the easiest sell. If Jesus were here on earth, a number of things would be easier. In some ways, the ascension appears like the worst plan ever.
Conclusion: It would have been better if he had not left.Premise 2: Jesus is no longer with us in his body.Premise 1: Being with Jesus bodily in the new heavens and earth is the best end state.This can be seen by the following premises and conclusions: Jesus remaining on the earth seems intuitively like a better idea. The second reason the ascension can be neglected is that it can appear to be a bad plan. If this is a key part of the narrative, then why do the other Gospel writers not include it? Why is it given so little space in the narrative? Why is the word never used? And why does Paul not give it first importance? 2. Even Paul’s list of what is of first importance does not include the Messiah’s ascent (1 Cor 15:1–2). The original conclusion to Mark does not include anything about it, and at the end of John, Jesus is still on the earth. Some readers might be surprised to hear the end of Matthew does not portray Jesus ascending. The ascension narrative account covers a mere seven verses in the Bible. Only two places in the Scriptures narrate the event-the end of Luke and the beginning of Acts (cf.
Nowhere does the New Testament use the customary Greek word for “ascent” ( anabasis ). The Bible speaks little of itĬhrist’s ascent can be overlooked for many reasons, but one of the most obvious reasons is that it seems that the Bible speaks little of it. In this excerpt from The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine, Patrick Schreiner explores five reasons we sometimes overlook the ascension-and why Jesus’ resurrection isn’t complete without it. What does the Bible say about the ascension? 5 reasons we overlook the ascension
What were Jesus’ last words before he ascended? But what about the ascension of Jesus? Is it a doctrine we return to? Many Christians reflect often on how the resurrection impacts the everyday life of believers. Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Email LinkedIn
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