The term ‘in like manner’ indicates that the ascension of Christ was an allegory or metaphor of his return
After witnessing the ascension of Jesus into the heavens, the disciples were told, “this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as all of you have seen him go into heaven.” Acts 1:11
What the Men in White DID NOT say:
The men did not say “This same Jesus would come back in the exact same body/form that he ascended with!” No they could not have said that, especially since flesh and blood does not inherit the kingdom of heaven.
The men did not say “Every eye in the global world would see Jesus returning!” No they could not have said that, especially since every eye in the global world DID NOT see him leave.
