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Acts 26-23 says Jesus was the first to rise from the dead how when it says Moses and Elijah met Jesus on the mount of transfiguration?
History is filled with testimonies of the dead living again. Even today we read, hear of or witness the resuscitation of people formerly pronounced "dead." But all of these people rose from the dead "mortal"... and died again, later.
But the "first" spoken of, regarding Jesus' resurrection from the dead, is that He is the "first to rise from the dead IMMORTAL." The first mortal man ever to be literally, "born again."
He is the Firstfruits and the Firstborn of God's Children to undergo the type of resurrection mentioned in I Corinthians 15:51-54. He is the first "man" to rise from the dead and "put on immortality."
"...now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the Firstfruits of them that slept [died]. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection from the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
"But every man in his own order: Christ the Firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's AT HIS COMING." (I Cor.15:20-23)
The "transfiguration" of Jesus, which Peter, James and John saw, was a VISION!
"And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the VISION to no man, until the Son of Man be risen again from the dead." (Matt.17:9)
Moses and Elijah [contrary to the modern teachings of some] are DEAD... and shall be among the "dead in Christ" who shall rise from the dead at Jesus' "second coming" before those who are Christ's and still alive on earth at that time.
"According to the Lord's own Word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep [died]. For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the Trumpet call of God, and the DEAD IN CHRIST WILL RISE FIRST." (I Thess.4:15-16 NIV)
Moses and Elijah are not alive now... nor were they alive in that "vision." Only the "living" flesh and blood Jesus who stood before His disciples was the real person, tranfigured, to show them how His glorified body would appear in the Kingdom.
All Jesus was doing was fulfilling His promise to them:
"Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom." (Matt.16:28)
And sure enough... some of them standing there; Peter, James and John... didn't have long to wait [before they died] to see Christ in His Kingdom -- in VISION [where Moses and Elijah will also be, then]. They had no "snapshots" of Moses or Elijah to be able to "recognize" who stood there with Jesus. How could they know Moses and Elijah from Adam, and even name them, except it was revealed to them in the vision?].
People coming back from the dead are a "dime a dozen." They come back as mortally as they died. But Jesus Christ is the only man to rise from the dead "immortally."
He's still alive [many professing Christians tend to forget that]. And those living or dead who are Christ's will each have their turn at that same miraculous form of regeneration from the dead. But, every man in his own order.
"...The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening Spirit... And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly." (I Cor.15:45-49)
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What are the names of the persons who appeared to Jesus on the mount?
A:In the story of the Transfiguration, Jesus took Peter, James and John up into a high mountain, where his appearance changed, and they saw him talking to two strangers. Somehow, the disciples knew without question that the strangers talking to Jesus were Moses and Elijah. In spite of this life-changing event, and its absolute proof that Jesus was the Messiah, Peter went on to deny Jesus. If the Transfiguration ever happened, it must be that the disciples were less sure of who the strangers were than is suggested in the gospel story. Why they even thought the men were Moses and Elijah is not stated.Read literally, the sole reason for this journey was to let the three disciples see Jesus talking to Moses and Elijah, yet they learnt nothing from the experience and were even instructed to tell no one. The names of these individuals and the fact of the Transfiguration thus remained unknown to the world at large for some forty years, until the first gospel, now known as Mark's Gospel, was written. The anonymous author provides no information on how he had such detailed knowledge of this secret event, but because of his account we know that the individuals were Moses and Elijah.
What connection does Jesus have with the Old Testament in Matthew chapter 17 verses 1-13?
The original version of the Transfiguration story is in Mark 9:2-13, where Jesus took Peter, James and John up a mountain, where they saw him transfigured and he spoke to Moses and Elijah, important figures from the Old Testament. Not only do they hear God speak from heaven, saying that Jesus was his beloved Son, the scene demonstrated that two of the most respected figures from the Old Testament defer to Jesus. Matthew 17:1-13 takes that account and adds to it a little, likening Elijah to John the Baptist, who came first - before Jesus.
Where did Jesus and Moses live?
Moses first lived in Egypt, Jesus lived in Nazareth..
Why did Moses and Elijah visit Jesus?
A:In the gospels Jesus took Peter, James and John up into a high mountain, where his appearance changed, and they saw him talking to two strangers. Somehow, the disciples knew without question that the strangers talking to Jesus were Moses and Elijah. Read literally, the sole reason for this journey was to let the three disciples see Jesus talking to Moses and Elijah, yet they learnt nothing from the experience and were even instructed to tell no one. In spite of this life-changing event, and its absolute proof that Jesus was the Messiah, Peter went on to deny Jesus. If the Transfiguration ever happened, it must be that the disciples were less sure of who the strangers were than is suggested in the gospel story. Why they even thought the men were Moses and Elijah is not stated.Another Answer:Although Peter had been inspired to answer the question Christ asked as to whom do the people say I am and replied by the Father's inspiration, 'the Christ,' the apostles still needed reassurances that Jesus would eventually triumph. This is just our human nature.So after 6 days (number of mankind), Jesus took the 'leadering' Apostles, Peter, James and John up on a mountain overlooking Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made his confession of Jesus being the prophecized Christ in Mark 8:27-29. This transfiguration deeply affected John and Peter, who mention it in their writings (John 1:14; 2 Peter 1:16-18).As Jesus transfigured before them, His clothes becoming shinny - exceedingly white like snow which no launderer on Earth could match, Elijah and Moses appear talking to Jesus. Elijah is the 1st of the great Prophets who prophecized the future coming of Christ (Malachi 4:5; 6). This was why the people had been asking John the Baptist if he were Elijah (Mark 1:21). Moses was the lawgiver and liberator. Their presence confirmed the reality that Jesus is the Messiah of Peter's confession.The voice of God the Father was heard as well telling the 3 Apostles to 'Hear Him.' Yet with all these things, the Apostles abandoned Jesus at His greatest time of need. This is again our human nature. They had not received the Holy Spirit which would enter into them on Pentecost and would strengthen them to complete their ministries and even die a martrys death (most).Jesus instructed the 3 Apostles not to speak of this event until after His resurrection. The Jewish people had a misunderstanding of the role of the Messiah in His first coming and would be even more confused if they heard of this prior to His resurrection - the greatest proof of His Godhead.
How did disciples recognize Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration?
A:Jesus took Peter, James and John up into a high mountain, where his appearance changed, and they saw him talking to two strangers. Somehow, the disciples knew without question that the strangers talking to Jesus were Moses and Elijah. Read literally, the sole reason for this journey was to let the three disciples see Jesus talking to Moses and Elijah, yet they learnt nothing from the experience and were even instructed to tell no one. In spite of this life-changing event, and its absolute proof that Jesus was the Messiah, Peter went on to deny Jesus. If the Transfiguration ever happened, it must be that the disciples were less sure of who the strangers were than is suggested in the gospel story. Why they even thought the men were Moses and Elijah is not stated.
Did paul come after Moses did Paul come before or after Jesus?
In the Bible, Moses comes first, then Jesus, then Paul.
What was the importance of the Transfiguration for the disciples?
At least three reasons come to mind:When He was transfigured, Jesus appeared in His heavenly glory, speaking with Moses and Elijah, who were long dead...physically. Herein is proof (for those willing to accept it) that the soul lives on after the body dies (Luke 20:38).Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets respectively. In speaking with them of the coming accomplishment "of His decease" (Luke 9:31), Jesus is representative of the Gospel in harmony with the Law and the Prophets (rather than opposed to them, as many take the gospel to be).When you take into account all who were present (Jesus, Moses, Elijah and the apostles), you also see every "foundational stone" upon which Christ would build His church (Ephesians 2).The Transfiguration was arguably of greater benefit to those who would hear and read of it later than the three apostles who actually witnessed it. Clearly, Peter in particular didn't understand its significance at the time (Luke 9:33). [Speaking of Peter, a question to ponder: If the Bible isn'ttrue, why does it present its heroes "warts and all"? Wouldn't a fictional account be more "idealized?"]It should also be pointed out that there's a glaring omission in the answer above, wherein it states that Jesus instructed the apostles to "tell no one." This simply is not true.Matthew 17:9 - Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, "Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead."This is not the only instance of a temporary prohibitionplaced on the apostles until after the resurrection; specifically, after the Holy Spirit came upon them on the Day of Pentecost. Afterward, nothing was to be withheld from their teaching and preaching of Christ.Matthew 10:27 - "Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops."[Quotes from NKJV]
How are Moses is not like Jesus?
First of all Moses is a normal man, and not God in anyway.
Who are the two wittnesses in revelations?
Moses and Elijah. Both appeared with Christ at his transfiguration during his earthly ministry (His first coming), both did signs and wonders that matched the ones perfromed in the tribulation by the two witness's. There is to be a second coming of Christ, only because he was rejected by the Jewish leadership as the Messiah during his 1st coming (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), and so he will come again with same like conditions. I.e.,,a Roman Empire will be the world power, the two witness's at the transfiguration during christ first coming will reappear during the tribulation (Moses, and Elijah). Notice that Elijah never died, and Moses body was in contention about between an angel and the Devil (Jude), because "his work was not done yet", and all the wonders and signs in the old testament appeared during the ministries of Moses and Elijah as they will also appear again during the tribulation during the second ministry of Moses and Elijah as the "two witness's". Hope that helps, but there are even more specifics if you would like.
Who saw jesus ascend?
AnswerThe transfiguration of Jesus is described as being witnessed by Peter, James and John up on a high mountain, where his appearance changed and they saw him talking to Moses and Elijah. Somehow, the disciples knew without question that the strangers talking to Jesus were Moses and Elijah.Israe.l Finkelstein tells us that the majority of scholars believe that the historical events ascribed to Moses never occurred, and it is therefore most unlikely that Moses ever existed. Similarly, it is quite improbable that Elijah ever existed. If the scholars are right, the transfiguration did not really occur and no one witnessed the transfiguration.
What is the meaning of the Transfiguration?
The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event in the gospels, in which Jesus took Peter, John and James up a mountain, where they saw his appearance change and he spoke to strangers that the disciples somehow knew without question were Moses and Elijah, offering to build three tabernacles, one each for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. They heard the voice of God from heaven.Read literally, the sole reason for this journey was to let the three disciples see Jesus talking to Moses and Elijah. Yet they learnt nothing from the experience and were even instructed to tell no one. In spite of this life-changing event, and its supposedly absolute proof that Jesus was the Messiah, Peter went on to deny Jesus.Mark's Gospel is regarded as the first of the New Testament gospels to be written, and in its original form had no resurrection appearances, with the "Long Ending" (verses 16:9-20) only added much later. Thus it was important for Mark that there be confirmation that Jesus really was the son of God. The Transfiguration was Mark's most important proof of the relationship of Jesus to God, as well as mirroring the baptism of Jesus. We can see the baptism and the Transfiguration as literary counterpoints in the structure of Mark, when we look at the two major divisions of the Gospel. The first division begins with John explaining the coming of Jesus, followed by the baptism and the voice of God from heaven, and ends with Jesus predicting the passion story. The second division begins with the Transfiguration of Jesus and the voice of God from heaven, and ends with his passion story, followed by the young man explaining the departure of Jesus.The Gospels of Matthew and Luke are known to have relied on Mark for their information about the life and mission of Jesus. However, each its its own way has stories about the resurrection appearances of Jesus and so for these gospels, the Transfiguration becomes less important. A similar situation applies with the Gospel of John.
Who was Jesus talking about in Matthew chapter 17 verse11?
The disciples had just seen a preview of Christ's coming in power and glory.But His forerunner had not appeared. Malachi had prophesied that Elijah must come prior to Messiah's arrival (Malachi 4:5-6), so His disciples asked Jesus about this. The Lord agreed that indeed Elijah had to come first as a reformer, but explained that Elijah had already come. Obviously He was referring to John the Baptist.Mat 17:13 Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them of John the Baptist.John was not Elijah (John1:21), but had come "in the spirit and power of Elijah" (Luke 1:17).There is every reason to believe that before Christ's Second coming, a prophet will arise to prepare Israel for the coming King. Whether it will be Elijah personally or someone with a similar ministry is almost impossible to say.
