2 Kings Chapter 2

Translation, (Rapture) and Ascension

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.

2 Kings 2:11-12

Genesis 5:23-24 (P)

Numbers 10:1-7

Note vs.7 could give a hint of the last trump in 1Corinthians15:52.

John 14:1-3

1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Philippians 3:21

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The key scripture to all the other links.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-18

our gathering to Him

Hebrews 11:5

2 Peter 2:9

1 John 3:2-3

Jude 1:21

Revelation 4:1

Revelation 11:11-12

FER v12, pp436,437

Translation, (Rapture) and Ascension

See main references Gen.5:23-24.

2 Kings 2:11,12 (P)

Genesis 5:23,24