'While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heavenn'
significance of the resurrection
shows the power of good over evil. - means christian's sins will be forgiven if they follow God's laws - means christians will be resurrected if they accept Jesus, so there is no need to fear death.
The significance of the ascension
shows Jesus is with God in heaven. - paves the way for God to send the Holy spirit to provide comfort and guidance
Jesus rose from the dead, this is known as resurrection
the ascension of Jesus took place 40 days after his resurrection, when he returned to God the father in heaven
there would be no Christian faith without the resurrection
belief in resurrection affects the way Christians live their lives today.
Different christian views about resurrection
some christians believe a person's soul is resurrected soon after death
Different christian views about resurrection

Catholic and orthodox christians believe in bodily resurrection. This means resurrection is both spiritual and physical. The physical body lost at death is restored and transformed into a new spiritual body
Different christian views about resurrection

Other christians believe the dead will be resurrected at some time in the future, when Jesus will return to judge everyone who has ever lived
Different christian views about resurrection
Some other Christians believe resurrection will just be spiritual, not physical as well
means life after death
shows christians how much God loved them
gives confidence in the face of death
gives hope of a future life with Jesus
inspires christians to live life in the way God wants them to, so they can remain in his presence in this life and the next
