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Resurrection & Ascension

Resurrection & Ascension. Salvation Fulfilled. Resurrection. What is the Resurrection? Not resuscitation A real event Christ appeared to about 500 believers St. Paul is an eyewitness to the appearance of Jesus Proof of our resurrection

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Resurrection & Ascension

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  1. Resurrection & Ascension Salvation Fulfilled

  2. Resurrection • What is the Resurrection? • Not resuscitation • A real event • Christ appeared to about 500 believers • St. Paul is an eyewitness to the appearance of Jesus • Proof of our resurrection • Death came through a human; resurrection comes through a human • Transformed body (“seed must die”) • Incorruptible • Honorable • Powerful • Spiritual Pages 116-120

  3. Passion and death Redemption from sin Resurrection Power over death We will be resurrected also Ascension Free from all limits We can spend eternity with God Jesus is free to be more present to us I will be with you I will send an advocate to be with you What Does it mean for Us?

  4. The Events of the Resurrection Gospel accounts First the women, then the men Angels reveal to women Jesus reveals himself to Mary Magdalene Jesus appears to the group and offers peace Evidence NT accounts can be trusted as accurate A consistent belief Empty tomb Resurrection appearances Resurrection & Ascension Pages 111-115

  5. The Significance of the Resurrection. • Without the Resurrection all claims about who Jesus is and what he did are hollow and empty. • Confirms revealed truths • Jesus IS the Son of God • All teachings of Jesus are true • Opens the way to new life • Principle and source of our own resurrection • Doorway to a new and eternal life • Destroys death, death is not the end

  6. Ascension • Jesus appeared for a period of “40” days • Taught the apostles how to interpret scripture relative to his life, death and resurrection • Directed them to continue his mission • Descent into Hell • Complete loss of physical life • Went to realm of the dead who awaited his judgment • Brought salvation to the righteous souls • Established his power over heaven, earth and hell • Ascension into Heaven • Left to be with his Father in Heaven • Opens the doors of Heaven for us

  7. The Significance of the Ascension • Celebrated 40 days after Easter • Reveals God’s Glory Incarnation: God comes to earth and assumes a human nature Ascension: returns to heaven where his full glory is revealed • Implications: Jesus has full authority over Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory All humanity has the possibility of spending eternity with God in heaven By leaving earth and “time” Jesus can be more present to us “I am with you always” “I will send my spirit” Eucharist Liturgy Scripture Ordained ministers

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