The carnal form displayed by Jesus following his crucifixion and burial are topics, today. Also, there is more on judging preachers as “fake”. The “Yahoo! Answers” writer using ID “Mr. A” (Level 3 with 1,126 points, a member since May 07, 2012) posted the following:
Jesus arose from the dead bodily, not as a spirit being, right or wrong?
Jesus arose from the dead in the same body he died in.
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It's not a myth. It's true.
THE BATTLE AXE: On Judging Preachers as “Fake” (12/23/2013)— (6.) Hereby know we the spirit (1st John 4: 6, KJV). For many, the Christmas season has become a time for open displays of covetousness. Even so, complaining and slander have absolutely no value. It remains that, every believer must take up the cross for himself or herself, understanding that their own choices, their lives and their deaths now have a peculiar value for GOD. Salvation does not come from our fellow believer. The Almighty is making open display of both the spirit of error and the spirit of truth, the fantasy of divine love and the actuality of divine salvation. Judgment upon those exercising authority in things secular and things sacred (e.g., the Pope, the President, ones own parents) will repeatedly occur from those lacking both experience and preparation to serve in high office; however, not as an operation of the Spirit from GOD. With this in view, such critics are wasters, and like demons and devils, they have no value to the living kingdom of GOD in Christ. Rising above the daily hate crimes from those who say, “I don’t care what others believe, feel or think; I’ll do as I please, and continue to show my contempt for others,” believers are made strong, and are in no wise hindered from the embrace of divine love. (7.) Blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe (John 20: 29, KJV). Acceptance and cooperation with men of faith, and those who proclaim the Gospel may only be through the operations of faith, respect and trust that come from and are directed to GOD. Prophets Isaiah, Malachi, and others brought devastating pronouncements and rebukes from GOD against all the covenant people and their leaders; and there are those today, who legitimately speak to the integrity of those serving Christ. Judgment demands innocence, purity and righteousness (see John 8: 7, KJV). Yet, as surely as whores don’t love, and introduce multiple forms of spiritual confusion and defilement by their fornication, the assessment of those sent is not put in the hands of those that do not have consecration by the imparted, indwelling spirit of Christ. Largely for this reason, the church answers with silence—not ignorance—confident in the righteousness of Christ.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. (John 20: 26-31, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus Rose? (11/08/2013); Suddenly Absent, Suddenly Present? (03/31/2013); A Family Affair? (04/01/2013); Magical Resurrection? (03/20/2013); Eat His Body, Drink His Blood (03/21/2013)
“Mr. A”, here are a few points to consider based on statements found in the Bible, the Gospel According to John 20: 1-31 and Luke 24: 1-53, King James Version:
(1.) Jesus first appeared, was spoken to, and did speak, early on the day beginning the week following his death on the cross and burial. Together, three women had gone to the sepulcher where they had left his body, and were expecting to complete cleansing and perfuming of his cadaver for full burial and entombment. When they saw the stone rolled away, and the place empty, they became alarmed and distressed. At that time one of the women encountered the risen Jesus, however, she did not recognize him by his physical features. She thought he was the grounds keeper. See John 20: 14-18.
(2.) On two occasions while they were in hiding to avoid arrest, behind doors that were closed and sealed, Jesus unexpectedly appeared among his disciples who had been chosen as apostles, and whom he had prepared to be witnesses of his resurrection. Thomas was privileged to physically touch the wounds appearing in the hands and side of Jesus. See John 20: 26-27.
(3.) Jesus appeared to two men who were walking together from Jerusalem to the nearby town of Emmaus. Neither recognized him by his physical appearance. He walked along, and talked with them regarding current events, particularly the recent crucifixion, and death of the prophet whom they thought might be the promised Messiah from GOD who would govern and restore the greatness of Israel. Jesus then began to instruct them about the prophesies of the Scriptures concerning himself. See Luke 24: 13-35.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) In these instances, Jesus did not appear having the same physical features; and, was recognized only by the way he spoke a person’s name, by his breaking of bread, by other specific gestures as well as by the joy and peace experienced by those who received him. As a further demonstration that he was raised bodily, and a material person, Jesus ate broiled fish and a honeycomb while among them. Luke 24: 42-43.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.
LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. (Psalms 131: 2, KJV)
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