Sometimes I've heard individuals claim that individuals will not recognize their family members and friends in the resurrection.
This is a ridiculous claim.
Here's a few Scriptures to indicate that believers will recognize one another:
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy.
(ESV)
Paul said that believers would be his joy and object of boasting before Jesus at his coming.
Matthew 17:1-8 1 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
(ESV)
Notice that Moses, Elijah, and Jesus were recognized by the disciples in the Transfiguration, which is related to the resurrection.
Can you think of any more examples? Or, can you offer any criticism?
Personally, I think the claim is utterly ridiculous...and unfortunately, I have heard one pastor teaching this. Granted, he isn't anyone I would respect as a teacher, but it is sad to think that his congregation is taught such unusual and false doctrine.
This is a ridiculous claim.
Here's a few Scriptures to indicate that believers will recognize one another:
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy.
(ESV)
Paul said that believers would be his joy and object of boasting before Jesus at his coming.
Matthew 17:1-8 1 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
(ESV)
Notice that Moses, Elijah, and Jesus were recognized by the disciples in the Transfiguration, which is related to the resurrection.
Can you think of any more examples? Or, can you offer any criticism?
Personally, I think the claim is utterly ridiculous...and unfortunately, I have heard one pastor teaching this. Granted, he isn't anyone I would respect as a teacher, but it is sad to think that his congregation is taught such unusual and false doctrine.
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