Jesus Christ appears in Lebanon!!

[CoxRox]

Thanks for your reply Dotard. I'm not 'maintaining this transfiguration is somehow the "coming of the Kingdom of God"'. In a 'limited' sense the kingdom was revealed through Jesus: his miracles, his death and resurrection. The actual literal kingdom is just that- a kingdom with a ruler (actually rulers) and subjects. If you'll indulge me a bit more in these 'fantasies'- the transfiguration demonstrated that Jesus is the one with the power- two 'dead' dudes are there with him (He said He was the resurrection and the life). The main topic of Jesus' ministry was to do with the Kingdom. He demonstrated on a small scale during his short ministry, what will be accomplished when he is in charge. The 'transfiguration' was further 'proof' if you like that He wasn't just a Criss Angel kind of magician but God Himself 'spoke' from heaven and confirmed Jesus was who He said He was. I don't know how terrifying the experience would have been. The wording in the bible isn't exactly rich in adjectives etc, but suffice to say much more went on than meets the eye in the short description. I don't think Jesus' wording implies some would taste death. We differ quite a lot in how we 'interpret' his words. The 'kingdom' is a reality in a spiritual sense for Christians who live their lives as Jesus taught they should, so if you go into a Christian home you may find a little oasis of the Kingdom- do you see what I mean? 'The coming of the Kingdom of God' truly became more of a reality to the disciples when they saw the resurrected Jesus. They understood that Jesus had conquered death and the words in the 'Lords Prayer' 'your kingom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven' would one day become a reality. Remember though that a lot more work had/has to be done before the full ushuring in of the kingdom: the good news to be preached in the whole earth, the times of the gentiles to be fulfilled. I know 2000 years is long. It seems a bit 'suspicious' to say the least. It looks like it could have been a big ruse, a sincere but delusional man, whose words have come to nothing. I think this probably every day. I doubt for these reasons, but I can't help but still hold out 'hope' that He was who He said He was and He will come back. I'll share in his delusions for now....