II- The Ascension of Christ The Biblical account tells us that after His resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days on earth until His final ascension. (Acts 1:3, 9,10)
A- What did Christ do when He ascended to heaven? 1- He received Glory and Honor as a triumphant Messiah. 1 Tim 3:16 comp Phil 2:5-11 2- He sat at the right hand of the Majesty on High. Ps 110:1 3- He now intercedes for us. Heb 7:25
B- What is the imporance of the Ascension of Christ? 1- It reminds us we will go through the same experience 2- It reminds us of our true home. Jn 14:2-3 3- It reminds us that today we partially reign with Him, but one day we will fully reign with Christ. Eph 2:6, Rev 3:21
Doctrine of Christ 7: The Offices of Christ
I – Christ as a Prophet Christ’s prophetic ministry today. 1. He instructs us by His Spirit in the Word. 1 Cor 2:12-13 2. The Spirit insructs us in the context of hearing the Word. Rom 10:17 3. This instruction also comes in the context of preaching. Rom 10:13-14, Eph 2:17-19 & 4:21
II – Christ as Priest 1- He offered the perfect sacrifice for sin. Heb 9:26 2- He continually intercedes for us. Heb 7:25
III – Christ as King 1. Christ is presented as one who was born to be King over His people. 2. The Lord made known to Pilate that He was a King, even when His Kingdom was very different from earthly ones. 3. Jesus’ coronation as King, took place after the resurrection 4. He was always treated as a King, for the Old Testament presented Him this way
IV – Christ’s Kingdom 1. Here and now 2. The future stage
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