June 1 2025
When the Church gathers, it regularly remembers Christ’s ascension: The words “He ascended into heaven” are found in the three ecumenical creeds Christians use to confess their faith. Jesus’ ascension marked the fact that His work was complete, in one sense. Never again will a sacrifice for sins need to be made. However, in another sense, Jesus’ ascension marks a beginning. Through the Church, Jesus now proclaims forgiveness of sins throughout the world until He comes again, descending in glory with New Jerusalem—the saints already in glory.
The Church on earth consists of people like us who are still often weak and timid witnesses for Christ. So, Jesus promised to send us His Spirit to give us power from heaven, that we might take the gospel to the ends of the earth until it’s our turn to be called home to glory. More, He ascended into heaven and sat down on the throne of God where He lives and reigns over everything for the benefit of his Church, and He Is Coming Back!
Join us for our sermon on Revelation 22: 12–17, 20
“LOOK! I AM COMING SOON!”