Entries for Subject: Translation, (Rapture) and Ascension
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- The catching up of both Enoch and Elijah provide a pattern for the resurrection, translation and catching up (Rapture) of the saints in the N.T. The key scripture however that puts it all together is 1 Thess.4:13-19. View
- See main references Gen.5:23-24. View
- Christ instructing His disciples that in my Father's house He will prepare you a place. He promises that He is coming again and "shall receive you to myself". This includes our resurrection and translation. In the links I have included O.T.heavenly saints View
- To be prepared for translation, as knowing the time for "the night is far spent, and the day is near." See links in Gen 5:23,24 and John 14:1-3. View
- This section stresses the truth of resurrection and change making ready for the catching up of the saints in 1 Thess 4:13-18. See many references in Gen 5:23,24. View
- Our bodies of humiliation will be transformed into conformity to His body of glory. See Gen 5:23,24, John 14:1-3 and Rom 8:11,17-23. View
- The Lord coming for His saints (called the Rapture). See many references in Gen 5:23,24 and John 14:1-3. This is the key scripture that helps make the other links valid. View
- Enoch;see links in Gen 5:23,24. View
- The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of trial. See Gen 5:23,24, and John 14:1-3. View
- That "if He is manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before Him at His coming". A strong incentive to be ready at all times. See links of translation and also a hint of the judgment seat of Christ. Gen 5:23,24 and Rom 14:10,11. View
- We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. See references in Gen 5:23,34. View
- Awaiting the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. See references in Gen 5:23,24. View
- Behold a door opened in heaven. John was transported to see the things that must take place after these things. It also implies translation of believers. See links in Gen 5:24. View