Resurrection and Ascension of Christ
THE RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION OF CHRIST Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, are the great facts, or foundation truths, of the church of Christianity. Incarnation was necessary to crucifixion, and both to resurrection. It is blessedly true that Christ died on the cross for our sins; but it is equally true, that the believer died in His death. (See Rom. 6 , Col. 2 ) The Christian’s life is life in resurrection. The church is built on the risen Christ. No truths can be more blessed and wonderful than incarnation and crucifixion; but the church is associated with Him who is risen and glorified. In Acts 1 , we have that which is connected with the Lord’s resurrection and ascension; and also with the actions of the apostles before the descent of the Holy Ghost. The blessed Lord, though in resurrection, still speaks and acts by the Holy Ghost. It was “through the Holy Ghost” that He gave commandments unto the apostles whom He had chosen. This is wort...