What if the “end times” aren’t in the future, but in our past?

In this video, [Ascension & Preterism – Heidelberg Catechism Q46–49: Kingdom in Session], I explore how Christ’s ascension was not His absence—but His enthronement. Watch now:

Preterism and the Fulfillment of Judgment

Much of what modern Christians interpret as “end-times prophecy”—from Matthew 24 to the Book of Revelation—was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. This Preterist view sees the ascension of Jesus as a vindication of His authority and the judgment of the Old Covenant order.

This is not merely historical theory; it’s the lens through which we interpret redemptive history.

“The kingdom of God is present where what God wants done is done.” – Dallas Willard

Heidelberg Catechism Q46–49 and the Ascension

The Heidelberg Catechism beautifully unpacks Christ’s ascension:

• Q46: Why is Christ’s ascension important?
• Q47–48: Is Christ truly present with us now?
• Q49: How does the ascension benefit us?

These questions teach us that Jesus’ bodily absence (John 16:7) is a greater gain, not a loss. Ascended to the right hand of the Father, Christ now fills all things through His Spirit.

The Spirit-Filled Church: Christ’s Body on Earth

According to Ephesians 1:23, the Church is “the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” The ascension did not remove Christ from the world—it multiplied His presence through the Holy Spirit.

We are not abandoned; we are enlisted. The ascension means:

• Christ reigns now.
• The Kingdom is in session.
• The Church is His active agent.

Key Takeaways:

• Christ’s ascension inaugurated His reign as King.
• The destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled much of biblical prophecy.
• Through the Spirit, Christ remains fully present with His people.
• The Church carries forward the mission of the Kingdom.

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Steve Macias Anglican Priest and Classical Educator

Reformed Episcopal Priest. Rector at Saint Paul’s & Headmaster at Canterbury School.

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