https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/ascension/rss/ Biblical answers to questions relating to the ascension of Jesus Christ. Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:24:11 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/why-does-christ-s-ascension-matter-to-us.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/why-does-christ-s-ascension-matter-to-us.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ The ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven is one of the most important events recorded in the New Testament. Usually we focus on the crucifixion and the resurrection. But the ascension is pivotal, especially in the writings of Luke. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:24:11-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/early-church-history/church-holidays/what-is-ascension-day.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/early-church-history/church-holidays/what-is-ascension-day.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, he was a servant. Now in heaven, he is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, he completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who love Him. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:24:11-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/3-reasons-for-ascension-of-christ-importance.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/3-reasons-for-ascension-of-christ-importance.html Brian G. Hedges https://www.christianity.com/author/brian-g-hedges/ Though Christ's ascension into heaven occupies a vital place in Scripture, it doesn’t get a lot of attention today, even among Christians. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:24:11-04:00