Christianity 1.7 - The resurrection and ascension

Question 1

Luke 24:50-51 [NIV]

Answer 1

“When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.”

Question 2

Ressurection

Answer 2

1. Rising from the dead.
2. Jesus rising from the dead on Easter day. An event recorded in all four gospels and the central belief of Christianity.

Question 3

Ascension

Answer 3

The event 40 days after the resurrect when Jesus returned to God, the Father, in heaven

Question 4

Heaven

Answer 4

A state of eternal happiness in the presence of God; the place of eternal peace ruled over by God.