Christ is Risen!

[torchbearer]

We will rise from the dead in resurrected bodies because Christ took upon Himself our human nature (which includes our flesh) and united it with the eternal and divine nature. This is the glorified body Christ is the Firstfruits of, and what those who believe in Him will also rise in. Of a different quality, more spiritual in the glorified state, incorrupt and free of pain and sin, but material bodies nonetheless. If the human body of Christ did not resurrect, then we would have no hope of resurrection, for it is His very risen flesh which saves our own flesh.

So the answer is, Christ now, tomorrow, at His return, and forever in the new creation on the last and eternal day, is the Theanthropos (God-Man), Whose hypostasis is the union of perfect human nature (what Adam was created to be) with the perfect divine nature (what Adam was created to grow in, by the grace of God).

but does it say in scripture he will return as a human?
think about the world he'd be born in.. or would he not be born again(no pun intended)?
How will you find him, will you know its him? Would he use the internet? On his last visit to earth, his miracles were on a small basis... will that change?
so many questions about how we'd know it was him.

 

[TER]

but does it say in scripture he will return as a human?
think about the world he'd be born in.. or would he not be born again(no pun intended)?
How will you find him, will you know its him? Would he use the internet? On his last visit to earth, his miracles were on a small basis... will that change?
so many questions about how we'd know it was him.

Acts 1:9-11

Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”​

According to the Scriptures and the teachings of the Church Fathers, Christ will return in the same glorified resurrected body as He ascended into Heaven, with the very marks of the nails and the wound on His side. He will descend from on high, escorted by angels. At this moment of His return, His glory will be clearly manifest and all who live and who have ever lived will recognize Him instantly as the King and Lord of all creation. While many have been and will be deceived until that time by the various wolves in sheep's clothing and imposters which mankind has sprouted in the course of her history, at His great and magnificent arrival, there will be no confusion as to Who He is and why He has returned. Those who have loved Him and followed Him, will cry in praise and worship. Those who have never knew Him will recognize Him as the One Who has come to judge the world. And those who have fought against Him and slandered Him during their lives, they will cower in fear at His triumphant return, gnashing their teeth from anxiety and hopelessness knowing the sins they did against Him and those whom He loves.

 

[torchbearer]

Acts 1:9-11

Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”​

According to the Scriptures and the teachings of the Church Fathers, Christ will return in the same glorified resurrected body as He ascended into Heaven, with the very marks of the nails and the wound on His side. He will descend from on high, escorted by angels. At this moment of His return, His glory will be clearly manifest and all who live and who have ever lived will recognize Him instantly as the King and Lord of all creation. While many have been and will be deceived until that time by the various wolves in sheep's clothing and imposters which mankind has sprouted in the course of her history, at His great and magnificent arrival, there will be no confusion as to Who He is and why He has returned. Those who have loved Him and followed Him, will cry in praise and worship. Those who have never knew Him will recognize Him as the One Who has come to judge the world. And those who have fought against Him and slandered Him during their lives, they will cower in fear at His triumphant return, gnashing their teeth from anxiety and hopelessness knowing the sins they did against Him and those whom He loves.

If you were a Jew who was waiting for the first coming of the messiah, would it look any different than the prophet daniel's visions?

 

[TER]

If you were a Jew who was waiting for the first coming of the messiah, would it look any different than the prophet daniel's visions?

I don't recall ever reading anywhere that He will appear differently to different people, indeed, quite the opposite, that He will come as He is and that all will know and that there will be no doubt as to Who He is and Why He has returned.

He will come as He left on the day of His Ascension, "In the clouds of heaven," (Matthew 24:30; Revelation 1:7) and "As the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west." (Matthew 24:27)

"Every eye shall see Him!" (Revelation 1:7)

How this will be possible remains a mystery.

I am not sure if this answers your question. The vision given to the Prophet Daniel, as with many visions given to the Prophets of the Old Covenant, were filled with symbolism and "through a glass darkly". Though containing kernels of spiritual truths, they do not necessarily describe literally what will occur. More precise knowledge comes from the New Testament and in the writings of the Saints of the Church who have, like St. John the Apostle, been given revelations and visions by God. But even in these revelations, what is literal and what is symbolic remains a mystery,

Nevertheless, the apostolic teaching remains the same, namely that Christ will return in His eternal hypostatic union of humanity and divinity, in the same flesh He united to Himself and glorified through His passion, death, and resurrection, and that when He returns, all will recognize Him instantly as the King and Judge over creation.

 

[TER]

A blessed Pascha (Resurrection Day/Easter) to all celebrating today!

Christ is risen!

 

[RJB]

Indeed He is risen!

 

[Terry1]

 

[jmdrake]

A blessed Pascha (Resurrection Day/Easter) to all celebrating today!

Christ is risen!

I was trying to remember you word you use. (Pascha). And Happy Pascha/Easter/Resurrection day to you too.

 

[jmdrake]

If you were a Jew who was waiting for the first coming of the messiah, would it look any different than the prophet daniel's visions?

There wasn't just the prophet Daniel. There was also the prophet Isaiah (He was despised and afflicted of men. We esteemed Him not. He was bruised for our iniquities. By His stripes we are healed). And many other prophets. And one day Jesus will come in the very manner that Daniel saw Him.

 

[tod evans]

Happy Easter ya'll!

 

[heavenlyboy34]

Happy Easter ya'll!

Хриистос воскресь! Воистину воскресь! (He is risen! Truly he is risen!) ~hugs~

 

[Anti Federalist]

A blessed Pascha (Resurrection Day/Easter) to all celebrating today!

Christ is risen!

Yes, he has.

A blessed Resurrection Day to you as well.

 

[donnay]

Yes, he has.

A blessed Resurrection Day to you as well.

Happy Resurrection Day to you all.

 

[TER]

If any man be devout and loveth God,
Let him enjoy this fair and radiant triumphal feast!
If any man be a wise servant,
Let him rejoicing enter into the joy of his Lord.

If any have laboured long in fasting,
Let him how receive his recompense.
If any have wrought from the first hour,
Let him today receive his just reward.
If any have come at the third hour,
Let him with thankfulness keep the feast.
If any have arrived at the sixth hour,
Let him have no misgivings;
Because he shall in nowise be deprived therefore.
If any have delayed until the ninth hour,
Let him draw near, fearing nothing.
And if any have tarried even until the eleventh hour,
Let him, also, be not alarmed at his tardiness.

For the Lord, who is jealous of his honour,
Will accept the last even as the first.
He giveth rest unto him who cometh at the eleventh hour,
Even as unto him who hath wrought from the first hour.
And He showeth mercy upon the last,
And careth for the first;
And to the one He giveth,
And upon the other He bestoweth gifts.
And He both accepteth the deeds,
And welcometh the intention,
And honoureth the acts and praises the offering.

Wherefore, enter ye all into the joy of your Lord;
Receive your reward,
Both the first, and likewise the second.
You rich and poor together, hold high festival!
You sober and you heedless, honour the day!
Rejoice today, both you who have fasted
And you who have disregarded the fast.
The table is full-laden; feast ye all sumptuously.
The calf is fatted; let no one go hungry away.
Enjoy ye all the feast of faith:
Receive ye all the riches of loving-kindness.

Let no one bewail his poverty,
For the universal Kingdom has been revealed.
Let no one weep for his iniquities,
For pardon has shown forth from the grave.
Let no one fear death,
For the Saviour's death has set us free.
He that was held prisoner of it has annihilated it.

By descending into Hell, He made Hell captive.
He embittered it when it tasted of His flesh.
And Isaiah, foretelling this, did cry:
Hell, said he, was embittered
When it encountered Thee in the lower regions.

It was embittered, for it was abolished.
It was embittered, for it was mocked.
It was embittered, for it was slain.
It was embittered, for it was overthrown.
It was embittered, for it was fettered in chains.
It took a body, and met God face to face.
It took earth, and encountered Heaven.
It took that which was seen, and fell upon the unseen.

O Death, where is thy sting?
O Hell, where is thy victory?

Christ is risen, and thou art overthrown!
Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen!
Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice!
Christ is risen, and life reigns!
Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave.
For Christ, being risen from the dead,
Is become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

To Him be glory and dominion
Unto ages of ages.

Amen.

 

[jmdrake]

Хриистос воскресь! Воистину воскресь! (He is risen! Truly he is risen!) ~hugs~

^That's Greek to me.

 

[TheTexan]

Happy Zombie Jesus day!

 

[heavenlyboy34]

^That's Greek to me.

lulz

 

[Terry1]

TER--your inbox is full--can't get a message to you and I'm out of rep for you. I accidently neg repped you when I was sending you a message. I'm so sorry. I think my nails are getting too long here or something, Lol.

Please forgive the blunder brother. Hugs

 

[heavenlyboy34]

TER--your inbox is full--can't get a message to you and I'm out of rep for you. I accidently neg repped you when I was sending you a message. I'm so sorry. I think my nails are getting too long here or something, Lol.

Please forgive the blunder brother. Hugs

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~hugs~

 

[Terry1]

Women.
















~hugs~

It's been a rough day--seriously. Lol