INTRO: On this ascension day I want to take us to a rather difficult passage of Scripture. We find it in Ephesians 4:8-10 (read). I want you to notice that the ascension of Christ is mentioned in verse 8, verse 9, and verse 10. The ascension of Christ is an important part of the Gospel. We find it recorded in Mark 16:15-16. We find it again in Luke 24:46-53. We find it once more in Acts 1:6-11 and we will stop to read that account. There we have an account of Christ's ascension. The ascension of Christ to heaven is very clearly given in the Word of God. And as we consider Ephesians 4:7-10, we will be taking on a rather difficult and controversial passage.
Our main emphasis will be to answer two questions. First, what is meant in verse 8 by the words, "He led captivity captive" and second, what is meant by the words in verse 9, "He descended into the lower parts of the earth." As we consider the whole context, we will see that the overriding theme is unity in the Church. I confess it is a rather mixed up message, but I trust to achieve my goal of answering the two questions, and give as a bonus some points on true Christian unity.
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