Elijah ( sometimes styled Eliah, which sounds better) was taken aloft in a fiery chariot. The Old Testament character Enoch did not actualy die but was said to have stepped off the scene- and then he Walked With God. ( this was BC so could not refer to the apostles) St. Paul was given a tour as far up as the Third Heaven but remained silent about his excursion. there may be others. Paul was very much alive at the time.
The Bible mentions two people who were taken to heaven without experiencing death: Enoch (Genesis 5:24) and Elijah (2 Kings 2:11).
Enoch and Elijah.
Enoch walked with God.
Elijah was a prophet.
He went to heaven in a fiery Chariot.
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In the Old Testament, people believed that following God's laws and commandments, offering sacrifices, and showing faith in God were ways to ensure a place in heaven. They believed in the concept of Sheol, a place where souls of the dead resided, and they hoped for a righteous and eternal afterlife in the presence of God.
Elias and Enoch were both figures from the Bible. Elias, also known as Elijah, was a prophet in the Old Testament who performed miracles and challenged the worship of false gods. Enoch, on the other hand, was a figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis who lived such a righteous life that he was taken up to heaven without experiencing death.
The phrase "goin' up yonder" is often used as a euphemism for dying or passing away. It typically refers to the belief that after death, a person's soul will ascend to heaven or a higher spiritual realm.
Prophets delivered their message to the people through various means, including verbal communication, writing, symbolic actions, and visions. They often spoke publicly, wrote letters, or performed actions that conveyed their messages in a way that the people could understand and respond to spiritually.
Determining what causes are worth dying for is a deeply personal decision that can vary greatly between individuals. Generally, causes that promote justice, equality, human rights, and the well-being of others are considered worth sacrificing for. Ultimately, it is up to each person to decide what they are willing to risk their life for based on their values and beliefs.
Elijah and Enoch were the only two people mentioned in the Bible to go to heaven without dying. Enoch was the first of the two.
Elijah and Esau.
The Bible says that Jesus ascended into heaven and _will_ return, not that he has returned. Others in the Bible who were taken directly into heaven: Elijah (in a chariot of fire), and apparently Enoch (God took him, seemingly without him dying first). Also, Mohammad is said to have ascended into heaven. There is a lot more to read on the topic. Of course, if you meant "heaven" in a less traditional way, then every astronaut who survived a trip into orbit and back could be said to have "ascended to heaven and then returned to earth."
This depends on your personal beliefs. Many believe that heaven and hell exist after death, but your beliefs may differ.
According to the Bible, he didn't leave any remains, because he's not dead. After dying and rising again, he was translated bodily into heaven.
Sure why not. At least in The Bible, there is no prohibition against vampires going to heaven. The Bible says only one thing keeps people out of heaven. And that is by dying in unbelief. If anyone dies "rejecting" God in their hearts - they get sent to Satan's hell. That is what the Christian Bible tells us. God wants everyone to go to heaven (II Peter 3:9) and John 3:16 is very clear about Jesus dying for EVERYBODY - no exceptions. God is not prejudiced at all. Galatians 3:28 On the other hand, since Vampires in the literature are typically unrepentant murderers, another Christian perspective is that they would not go to Heaven. Even in the Twilight version of Vampires, if you can't die, you wouldn't be able to go to heaven. Luckily, since vampires do not actually exist, it is unlikely to ever come up.
Sure why not. At least in the Bible, there is no prohibition against vampires going to heaven. The Bible says only one thing keeps people out of heaven. And that is by dying in unbelief. If anyone dies "rejecting" God in their hearts - they get sent to Satan's hell. That is what the Christian Bible tells us. God wants everyone to go to heaven (II Peter 3:9) and John 3:16 is very clear about Jesus dying for EVERYBODY - no exceptions. God is not prejudiced at all. Galatians 3:28 On the other hand, since Vampires in the literature are typically unrepentant murderers, another Christian perspective is that they would not go to Heaven. Even in the Twilight version of Vampires, if you can't die, you wouldn't be able to go to heaven. Luckily, since vampires do not actually exist, it is unlikely to ever come up.
The Christian religion speaks, in the Bible, of Jesus Christ being the true way to heaven because He (being GOD) came down to Earth and paid our sin debt price by dying on the cross for our sins.
In the Old Testament, people believed that following God's laws and commandments, offering sacrifices, and showing faith in God were ways to ensure a place in heaven. They believed in the concept of Sheol, a place where souls of the dead resided, and they hoped for a righteous and eternal afterlife in the presence of God.
Without you dying or without the goats dying? Big difference.
Some people believe in heaven and hell. If their life is not right before they are on their death bed, they will suddenly become these holy people who will do anything for God. This way, they think they will be able to enter into heaven, which is not always the case.
You know only God can answer that. But as humans if we look at this question with logic, its better to believe in God than not at all. If some one truly believe in God at the death bed not because they are dying or the fear of death maybe they will enter Heaven. if you did not belive in god, no probably not.Answer:Jesus Christ says: "...no man hath ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven." (John 3:13)So, according to the Bible, no man except Jesus Christ is in heaven or has ever gone there... and the answer is "no, you won't go to heaven."