May 13, 2025

Dr. Ross Hastings: The Ascension and the High Priesthood of Christ

1 hour 2 minutes

Today, we caught up with Dr. W. Ross Hastings, Professor of Theology at Regent. Ross tells us about his book on the Ascension (to be released in November 2025), which forms the basis of his forthcoming summer class, “The Ascension and the High Priesthood of Christ” (May 26-30). In this conversation, he reflects on the christological, ecclesiological, pneumatological and eschatological significance of the Ascension and the pastoral implications of the reality that we have a High Priest who intercedes for us, and leads us in worship. As Ross says, we hope listening to and reflecting on this episode and its implications for your life will add a spring to your step today.

Bio

Dr. W. Ross Hastings is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College. Born to Scottish missionary parents, he spent his early years in Scotland and Zimbabwe. He holds two PhDs: one in chemistry and another in theology. He also pastored churches in BC and Quebec before joining the Regent faculty in 2006. His research interests include Trinitarian theology, pastoral theology, the theology and spirituality of mission, ethics, and the interface between science and theology. Ross has written many books – too many to mention, and he will tell us a bit about his forthcoming publication on the Ascension. We will also be diving into his summer class: The Ascension and the High Priesthood of Christ (May 26-30).

Previous Podcast Appearances

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (February 2022)

Theological Ethics (April 2021)

Pain, Suffering and Depression in the Life of the Believer (April 2019)

Christian Ambassadors (with Andre Freitas) (March 2018)

Ambassadors: Christ in the Public Square (with Darrell Johnson) (March 2018)

Books Referenced

The Glory of the Ascension: Celebrating a Doctrine for the Life of the Church (forthcoming, IVP Academic)

Total Atonement: Trinitarian Participation in the Reconciliation of Humanity and Creation (2019)

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Exploring Its Theological Significance and Ongoing Relevance (2022)

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