What did Jesus mean by 'the Son of Man ascended up where he was before'?
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'The Son of Man ascended up where he was before' refers to Jesus' return to His heavenly glory with the Father after completing His earthly ministry.
When Jesus refers to 'the Son of Man ascended up where he was before' (John 6:62), He is speaking of His divine pre-existence and return to the glory He shared with the Father before creation. This statement emphasizes the dual nature of Christ as fully God and fully man. His ascension is not merely a physical rise but a return to His rightful place of authority in heaven, signifying the completion of His redemptive work. This understanding aligns with the greater narrative of Scripture that points to Jesus as Redeemer who was with God from the beginning, signifying His eternal nature and His crucial role in salvation history.
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