Did Peter, James, and John recognize Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration?
Yes, Peter, James, and John recognized Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration. They did not ask the Lord who these men were; they knew them, even though Moses and Elijah had lived a couple thousand years earlier. This supports that believers will recognize loved ones in eternity.
Les explains that his proof we will recognize our loved ones in eternity is the Mount of Transfiguration. He notes Peter, James, and John were there with the Lord Jesus when Moses and Elijah suddenly came among them. The disciples did not ask who these fellows were. Instead, they knew them, even though Moses and Elijah had lived a couple thousand years earlier. Les applies this to the believer’s eternal future: we will see, know, and recognize our loved ones.
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
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