Died, Rose, Ascended, Enthroned

The culmination of the gospel is realized in the Ascension and Enthronement of Jesus Christ. He is now the rightful ruler of Heaven and Earth. As our new Adam, He has accomplished everything to make man what he is supposed to be.

In His death, He paid for our sins. And He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, thus setting us at peace with the Father and with the Son. He gladly gives us His Holy Spirit, that same Spirit that raised Him from the dead, so that we can now live in His life.

He has raised us into the heavenlies, seating us at the right hand of the Father. All the promises of God to Jesus are now also our precious possession. We come with gratitude to thank the Lord for dying for our sins, for rising for our justification, for ruling over us benevolently, and for sending His Spirit upon us so that we know that He is always with us. Glory to God in the highest. Amen.