I believe…He Ascended into Heaven and sits at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty

I believe…He Ascended into Heaven and sits at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty

                                           Luke 24:50-53   Hebrews 7:22-25

The Apostles’ Creed helps us the core beliefs of our faith with our everyday lives 

Six of the 12 affirmations in the Creed concern the person and work of  

Each of these phrases helps us understand Jesus is and He has done for us

Today:  He into Heaven and sits at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty

 “While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Luke 24:51 (NIV)

 “I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.” John 16:28 (NIV)

Jesus’ ascension into heaven signaled the days of his were over

 Because Jesus returned to heaven, he is now from all time and space limitations

It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. John 16:7 (NIV)

What is the significance of Jesus sitting at the of God? 

      Jesus has a place in heaven

      Jesus’ work of is now complete

“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. John 4:34 (NIV)

       Jesus is now in the place of supreme and highest in the universe

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10  that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11  and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11 (NIV)    

                The Father:  “My son has been completely ”  

       Jesus for us

because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood.  25  Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.  Hebrews 7:24-25 (NIV)  

       Jesus is our who speaks in our defense

 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; 1 John 2:1 (NRSV)

             You have a in the highest place!