“The resurrection proclaims a decisive victory over sin and death and stands as the divine seal on the once-for-all sacrifice. The empty tomb guarantees justification and secures believers’ standing before God; guilt no longer dictates identity because righteousness has been credited through Christ’s rising. The ascension crowns that victory by seating the risen Lord at the right hand of the Father, establishing Christ’s authority, initiating his ongoing intercession, and marking the opening for a worldwide outpouring of the Spirit. The ascended King now governs history, prays for every burdened heart, and empowers his people to live under his rule.”