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Affirmation: The Benefits of the Ascension
Hymn Information
- First Line
- How does Christ’s ascension to heaven benefit us?
- Text Source
- Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 49
- Topic
- Church Year: Ascension · Church Year: Christ the King · Jesus Christ: Advocate · Jesus Christ: Reign
Copyright Information
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- Public Domain
- Reprint/Projection Information
- You have permission to use this in worship. For more information, see this page on Confessions and Statements of Faith.
Scripture References
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Further Reflections on Scripture References
Consider Romans 8:34 and 1 John 2:1 concerning the first benefit; John 14:2, 17:24 and Ephesians 2:4-6 for the second benefit; and John 14:16, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 5:5 and Colossians 3:1-4 for the third benefit.
Confessions and Statements of Faith References
Further Reflections on Confessions and Statements of Faith References
This affirmation from Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 18, Question and Answer 49, is hope-filled and deeply personal. Worshipers who profess these words will be nurtured.
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