# The Benefit of Christ's Ascension

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Podcast: [Ultimately with R.C. Sproul](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ultimately-with-r-c-sproul-1062481)
Published: 2026-05-22T05:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

When Jesus ascended into heaven and left His disciples behind, why did they respond "with great joy" (Luke 24:52)? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that Christ's ascension to His glorious throne is of great benefit to His church. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-benefit-of-christs-ascension/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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