Some folks are so dense they are unable to “see” the forest for the trees.
God is not a liar and thus cannot deceive nor the Son who is like the Father.
Joseph on their appearance was immediately delivered from the darkness and evil that held him bound.
Joseph also noted their brightness and glory defied all description.
An angel of light cannot replicate the glory of God. Moses easily recognized the difference when tempted of the devil, exclaiming “where is thy glory, that I should worship thee?”
Joseph was called by name, and told to listen to “My Beloved Son”.
Joseph had no difficulty knowing with whom he was speaking.
17 It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!
1. God is not a liar and thus cannot deceive nor the Son who is like the Father. Satan is - and is the Father of lies.
2. Joseph on their appearance was immediately delivered from the darkness and evil that held him bound. If Satan puts it on you, he can surely take it off.
3. Joseph also noted their brightness and glory defied all description. And yet artists have taken liberties with trying to illustrate it.
4. An angel of light cannot replicate the glory of God. Moses easily recognized the difference when tempted of the devil, exclaiming “where is thy glory, that I should worship thee?” True, but since JS had never SEEN the goG he was easily fooled. I know about Moses, and JS sure was no Moses!
5. Joseph was called by name, and told to listen to “My Beloved Son”.
6. Joseph had no difficulty knowing with whom he was speaking. SO? (Refer to #1) If JS knew - then why the cryptic language?
17 It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!
Some folks are so dense they are unable to “see” the forest for the trees.