What does the Ascension teach about Jesus' humanity?

• A. It teaches that his humanity is glorified and he reigns over all creation.
• B. It shows that his humanity was left behind at the Resurrection.
• C. It proves he ceased to be human after the Ascension.
• D. It indicates only his divinity continued to operate.

Answer: (A)

The Ascension teaches that Jesus’ humanity is brought into glorious, heavenly rule with him. After the resurrection, Jesus continues to bear the Incarnate humanity, and at the Ascension that human nature is elevated and united with the divine authority of the risen Christ. This means the incarnate life doesn’t end in death or disappear into divinity; rather, the human nature is exalted and participates in Christ’s universal lordship over creation.

This isn’t about discarding humanity or reducing it to mere potential; it’s about the two natures—human and divine—being united in the exalted Christ who now reigns at the Father’s right hand. So statements that say humanity is abandoned, ceased to be human, or that only divinity remains do not fit the pattern the Ascension reveals. The correct view is that the human nature is glorified and continues to share in Christ’s sovereign rule.