Lord’s Day 18, Chapter 3: The Blessings of Christ’s Ascension

In answer to the question: "Of what advantage to us is Christ's ascension into heaven?'' the Catechism mentions a threefold benefit resulting from the glorification of our Lord for the Church on earth: He is our advocate in the presence of His Father in heaven; His presence in heaven is, to us, a pledge of our future glorification; and from His heavenly glory He send us His Spirit as an earnest, so that, principally, we are with (Him in heaven, and seek the things which are above by the power...