Ross Hastings – The Glory of the Ascension

‘The doctrine of Christ’s ascension is often overlooked in the church today, yet it holds profound significance for Christian theology and the Christian life’.

Brent talks with Ross Hastings about his new IVP book ‘The Glory of the Ascension: Celebrating a Doctrine for the Life of the Church’.

Ross is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver.  He’s the author of several books and serves as an Anglican priest at St. John’s Vancouver.  

• (0:50) The Ascension related to the Cross and the Resurrection;
• (3:00) Why the Ascension matters;
• (6:50) The Ascension neglected;
• (9:50) Ephesians 2;
• (11:10) The glory of Jesus;
• (14:50) The Son of Man and Messiah;
• (16:10) The Ascension and the Atonement;
• (19:35) Jesus in heaven and humanity;
• (24:00) The Ascension and the cosmos;
• (25:15) The character of heaven.

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.rosshastings.org

www.amazon.com/Glory-Ascension-Celebrating-Doctrine-Church/dp/1514010615

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