recovering a neglected doctrine
Patrick Schreiner
SNAPSHOTS
MICHAEL F. BIRD, SERIES EDITOR
The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine
Snapshots, edited by Michael F. Bird
Copyright 2020 Patrick Schreiner
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Print ISBN 9781683593973
Digital ISBN 9781683593980
Library of Congress Control Number 2020935536
Series Editor: Michael F. Bird
Lexham Editorial: Derek Brown, Claire Brubaker, Allisyn Ma, David Bomar
Cover Design: Brittany Schrock
Five Reasons the Ascension Is Neglected
Five Reasons Not to Neglect the Ascension
Shadow Stories of the Prophet’s Ascent
The Ascension and Christ Building His Church
Shadow Stories of the Priest’s Ascent
The Ascension and the Sacrifice, Intercession, and Blessing of the Priest
Shadow Stories of the King’s Ascent
The Ascension and the Reign of the Lord
The Church as the Royal Family
The Ascension and the Incarnation
The Ascension and the Resurrection
The Ascension and Theological Grammar
My interest in the ascension was birthed in another project. As I composed an introduction to an Acts commentary, I argued for the centrality of the ascension in Luke’s imagination. My sense was Paul and the rest of the New Testament writers sustained this stream of thought in their writings. I expanded my view a little and began to see the ascension everywhere. The continuing reign and life of the enthroned Christ is the theological core and narrative heart of Acts and the basis for the rest of the New Testament. It was not that I had denied the ascension before; I simply hadn’t articulated its significance in my own thinking processes.
Because it had been helpful in my own study, when I met Derek Brown of Lexham Press at the famous Portland restaurant ¿Por Qué No? I pitched the idea of doing a book on the ascension, and Derek said, “Why not?” Thanks goes to ...
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About The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected DoctrineThe Ascension is essential to the gospel. The good news of Jesus includes his life, death, resurrection, and future return—but what about his ascension? Though often neglected or misunderstood, the ascension is integral to the gospel. In The Ascension of Christ, Patrick Schreiner argues that Jesus’ work would be incomplete without his ascent to God’s right hand. Not only a key moment in the Gospel story, Jesus’ ascension was necessary for his present ministry in and through the church. Schreiner argues that Jesus’ residence in heaven marks a turning point in his three-fold offices of prophet, priest, and king. As prophet, Jesus builds the church and its witness. As priest, he intercedes before the Father. As king, he rules over all. A full appreciation of the ascension is essential for understanding the Bible, Christian doctrine, and Christ’s ongoing work in the world. |
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