One of the ways we can distort the gospel is when we only focus on what happens to people after they die. This episode looks at Jesus’ resurrection and ascension from 1 Corinthians 15 and argues that Christ’s ascension emphatically affirms the goodness of the material world and proclaims that the ultimate hope for the Christian is that one day their body will be raised from the dead.
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Humiliation is the Path to Exaltation...
One of the earliest summaries of the gospel can be found in Philippians 2:6-11. This episode studies this passage and shows how the descent and ascent of both Jesus and Paul provides a helpful summary and pattern for every person who follows Christ. In sum, we cannot claim Christ’s victory withou...
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What is the End of Jesus’ Journey? - ...
Where is Jesus right now and why did He ascend into heaven? This episode examines Ephesians 4:1-16 in order to answer these two questions. This study will show how the gift of the Holy Spirit maintains the unity of the church and fills the world with the presence of Jesus. Even though Jesus’ resu...
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What is the Way to Worship? - E.5 - H...
Since Jesus ascended into heaven, what should we be doing now? Should we also be try to “ascend” up to God? This episode looks at Hebrews 10:19-25 because this passage clearly teaches that Jesus’ ascension opened up the only way for humans to meet with God for worship.
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