Why the Ascension Still Matters | Ross Hastings

It sounds wrong to say that Jesus leaving the earth was better for us than him staying. But in this conversation, Ross Hastings explains why the Ascension isn’t a departure... it’s the moment Jesus’ mission actually reaches its full power in our lives.

Jesus’ incarnation, death and resurrection are core to our understanding of the gospel. But his ascension can often be treated as a postscript, or even a kind of sad ending to the gospel narratives where Jesus disappears–to where we’re not entirely sure–and we are left with the hope he will one day return. Our guest on this episode, Ross Hastings, has observed that the ascension is not often taught or preached about, and consequently, we miss the magnitude and implications of all that it consummates in Jesus’ kingdom mission, all that it continues to mean for us now, and all that it promises in the future. His book, The Glory of the Ascension, threads numerous theological themes through this event in an attempt to reclaim its importance for Christian communities. Enjoy!

CHAPTERS:
00:29 Intro and 3 Questions
05:54 The Ascension Study
17:12 The Trinity and Theosis
25:06 The Book of Hebrews
37:07 Final Thoughts

LINKS:
Find Ross’ books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Ross-Hastings/author/B00DWG2L3I

Follow Ross on Social Media: https://x.com/WRossHastings

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