Q. 46. How dost thou understand these words, He ascended into heaven?

Question. How dost thou understand these words, He ascended into heaven?

Answer. That Christ, in the sight of his disciples, was taken up from the earth into heaven (Acts 1;9); and that he continues there for our interest (John 16;7); until he come again to judge the quick and dead (Acts 3;21).

Proofs.

[proof-1] Acts 1;9.—While they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.— Mark 16;19.—Luke 24;50, 51.—1 Pet. 3;22.
[proof-2] John 16;7.—It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart I will send him unto you.— Rom. 8;34.—Heb. 4;14.—Col. 3;1.
[proof-3] Acts 3;21.—Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets, since the world began.— Acts 1;11.—Math. 24;30.—2 Tim. 4;1.—Acts 10;42.