How do we know that there is life after death?

The account of Elijah's ascension provides compelling biblical evidence of life after death. In 2 Kings 2:1-14, Elijah's miraculous transition into heaven showcases God's power to grant eternal life, not through death but through divine translation. Additionally, Elisha's expression, 'My father, my father, the chariot of Israel,' indicates a recognition of Elijah's continuing existence beyond physical death. This event serves as a precursor to New Testament revelations about resurrection, with Jesus' own ascension affirming the promise of eternal life for all who believe. Through the witness of Elijah and later events, believers gain assurance that death is not the end but a passage into the fullness of life with God.