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Creed: Ascended and Seated

October 3, 2021 Speaker: Mike Law Series: Apostles' Creed

Topic: Topical Scripture: Luke 24:50–53, Acts 1:4–11

“…[He] ascended to heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty…” 

Main Point: Jesus returned to his throne to bring you all the way home.

The ABC’s of Jesus’ Ascension and Session:

1. The Acts of Jesus’s Ascension and Session

The actual acts of Jesus return to heaven and reign in heaven.

    a. Returning to the Throne (Ascension)

        i. Luke 24:50–53 – The Nature of the Ascension

       ii. Acts 1:4–11 – The Place of Jesus' Ascension

    b. Reigning at God's Right Hand (Session)

        i. "sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty"

       ii. Acts 5:31 – God exalted Jesus as Leader and Ruler

      iii. Hebrews 1:3–4 – Sat down to show work done, sacrifice accepted, ruling

      iv. 1 Peter 3:22

2. The Background of Jesus’ Ascension and Session

The need of Jesus' Ascension and Session as announced by the Old and New Testaments.

    a. Old Testament Anticipation (Need)

        i. Genesis 1–3 – God's Presence Lost

       ii. Psalm 24:3–10 – Who can ascend to God's presence?

      iii. Psalm 110 – The Priest-King

    b. New Testament Assurances (Jesus & the Apostles, Gospels & Acts)

        i. Matthew 22:41–46

       ii. Matthew 26:64

      iii. John 16:28

      iv. John 20:17

       v. Acts 2:32–36

3. The Comforts of Jesus’ Ascension and Session

What Jesus’ ascension and session secures for us, and what difference it ought to make in our lives.

    a. Acts 2:32–36; John 16:7–15 – We Receive the Holy Spirit

    b. Ephesians 4:7–10 – We Receive Gifts for Ministry and Maturity

    c. John 14:1–3 – We Receive the Promise of a Place

    d. Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25–8:2 – We Receive Jesus' Intercession

    e. Ephesians 2:4–7; Revelation 3:21 – We Receive a Share in Christ's Throne

Conclusion – How then shall we live?

    a. Colossians 3:1–2 – Seek and Set Your Mind on Things Above

    b. Hebrews 4:14–16 – Hold Fast and Draw Near

To learn more about what Arlington Baptist Church believes, read our Statement of Faith.

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