Ascension Flashcards
‘go make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the father…
The son and the Holy spirit”
What happened when Jesus returned to earth ?
-he spent time with his disciples
- told them God would send down the Holy spirit
- blessed disciples and gave them the great commission
What do fundamentalist christians believe about Jesus’ ascension ?
- take it literally
- Jesus was hidden by a cloud and disappeared into another dimension
What happened during the Pentecost?
- disciples gathered together when holy spirit descended on them
- disciples started to preach Jesus’ message
Why is Pentecost important to Christians?
It is viewed as the birthday of Christian church
When is Pentecost celebrated?
50 days after Easter
What do Christians who don’t take Jesus’ ascension literally believe?
-shows finality of appearance
- demonstrates successful completion of his work on earth
When did Jesus ascend?
40 days after resurrection
Why did Jesus ascend?
His ministry on earth had ended
What did Jesus want his disciples to do when he ascended ?
Spread the Christian faith
What was Jesus’ ascension?
His return to heaven to be with God the father
Why was Jesus’ ascension important?
Was proof he had defeated evil
