I think Friel is right about these kinds of stories. What about you?
Another “I saw Jesus” Story - Here’s the Problem
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I think Friel is right about these kinds of stories. What about you?
These people who claim they saw Jesus have no proof, but what proof could there even be? Nobody knows what Jesus looks like, as no photos or videos exist.
If I saw what I thought was Jesus, I would not tell anyone, because that just brings attention to myself, makes me seem special, and makes others long for a similar experience. It also sells books.
The gospel is all we need to get close to the Savior.
How would you know for sure it was Jesus?
If you were absolutely certain, would you tell people about it?
What would the purpose be for Jesus to appear to someone?
After Christ was resurrected and ascended to heaven, only twice in scripture was He seen.
Martyr Stephen saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God.
Apostle Paul encountered Jesus as a bright blinding light and a voice.
John 20:29
Jesus said unto him, “Thomas, because thou hast seen Me, thou hast believed. Blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed.”
Is that a 'no'?
There was another occasion, whether Jesus appeared to Paul (vision or otherwise) is not stated. It may be Paul sensed Jesus with him, or maybe Jesus appeared to Paul, I don't know.
Acts 23:11 KJV
And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
Much love!
I am sure there are plenty of bogus claims. However, there are numerous Muslims who have been converted by a personal appearance of Jesus to them so it's not all bunk.
