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root((Edwards on Acts 1:11))
"Why stand ye gazing up into heaven?"
Lamenting Christ's departure
Astonishment at leaving without immediate kingdom
Promise of Return
"This same Jesus will come again"
In like manner as seen ascending
In his **human nature** (bodily presence)
Will take believers to himself forever
Glorious kingdom & promised rewards
Source: Blank Bible, WJE 24:968
"This same Jesus... shall so come"
Visible in **human nature** (bodily eyes)
Divine nature also present & united
Divine wisdom for judgment
Source: The Day of Judgment, WJE 14:518
Descent like Ascension
Same manner (Acts 1:11)
With clouds of heaven (Acts 1:9)
Attended by hosts of angels
Probably whole heavenly host
Attended by risen saints
Those who rose with him likely ascended too
Comes to the Ancient of Days
Ascension: Appears before Father to receive kingdom
Second Coming: More gloriously receives kingdom
Acts from the Father & in his name
Set down on Father's throne most eminently
Source: Notes on Scripture No. 279, WJE 15:236