The Ascension is when Christ said his final earthly ‘good-bye’ to his disciples and His resurrected body rose to heaven from earth.  This act is part of Christ’s redemptive work in conquering death, including our death.

Jesus’ resurrection AND ascension gives us the ultimate hope and assurance that God has defeated death. One day, those who are in Christ will experience the presence of God in the renewed heavens and earth (Rev 21:1-3).