What does the "Transfiguration" reveal about Jesus' divinity?

Answer 1

It reveals that Jesus is the son of God. God says, this is my son, in which I am well pleased. Elijah and Moses are there with 3 of the Apostles. Jesus is put on a footing with Moses and Elijah, and in a sense confirm him.

Answer 2

What does it reveal ABOUT Jesus' divinity? Nothing. The transfiguration REVEALS the fact that Jesus is divine.

Answer 3

Good question and I see you got diverse answers.

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In my view if one sees this as the concept of Jesus being divine, how about Moses and Elijah? Are they diving also?

I see this as a clear picture that says first that Jesus is the son of God. I also see this as confirmation that Jesus is in the image, after the likeness of God and thus divine in the defined position of having a God like character. I do not see this as saying Jesus is a Deity or as most say God himself manifested in the flesh.

In my opinion being a "NO" one must return to the 4th word in the Bible, that word Elohim that is translated to God in Genesis 1:1. In my view Jesus is an Elohim, in the image and after the likeness of God but not God with a capitol "G". He is god with a small "g".

Do think about it, have a good day, smile, and do study much.

Answer 4

Over a year has gone by since Jesus gave the aforementioned proof of his Messiahship. The Passover of the year 32 C.E. has come and gone. Many who believed have ceased following him, perhaps because of persecution, materialism, or the anxieties of life. Others may be confused or disappointed because Jesus rejected the people’s efforts to make him king. When challenged by the Jewish religious leaders, he refused to provide a self-glorifying sign from heaven. (Matthew 12:38, 39) This refusal may have puzzled some. Furthermore, Jesus has begun to reveal to his disciples something they find very difficult to grasp—“he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the older men and chief priests and scribes, and be killed.”—Matthew 16:21-23.

In another nine to ten months, it would be time “for [Jesus] to move out of this world to the Father.” (John 13:1) Deeply concerned about his loyal disciples, Jesus promises some of them the very thing he denied the faithless Jews—a sign from heaven. “Truly I say to you,” Jesus says, “there are some of those standing here that will not taste death at all until first they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.” (Matthew 16:28) Obviously, Jesus is not saying that certain ones of his disciples will live until the establishment of the Messianic Kingdom. Jesus has in mind giving three of his intimate disciples a spectacular foregleam of his glory in Kingdom power. This visionary preview is called the transfiguration.

Six days later, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up into a lofty mountain—likely a ridge of Mount Hermon. There, Jesus is “transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his outer garments became brilliant as the light.” The prophets Moses and Elijah also appear, conversing with Jesus. This awesome event possibly takes place at night, making it especially vivid. In fact, it is so real that Peter offers to erect three tents—one each for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. While Peter is still speaking, a bright cloud overshadows them and a voice out of the cloud says: “THIS IS MY SON, the BELOVED, WHOM I HAVE APPROVED; LISTEN TO HIM.”—Matthew 17:1-6.

True, Peter had recently testified that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16) But imagine hearing God himself give his testimony, confirming the identity and the role of his anointed Son! What a faith-strengthening experience the transfiguration vision is for Peter, James, and John! With their faith thus greatly fortified, they are now better prepared for what lies ahead and for the important role they will play in the future congregation.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

The dazzling brightness which emanated from His whole Body was produced by an interior shining of His Divinity. False Judaism had rejected the Messias, and now true Judaism, represented by Moses and Elias, the Law and the Prophets, recognized and adored Him, while for the second time God the Father proclaimed Him His only-begotten and well-loved Son. By this glorious manifestation the Divine Master, who had just foretold His Passion to the Apostles (Matthew 16:21), and who spoke with Moses and Elias of the trials which awaited Him at Jerusalem, strengthened the faith of his three friends and prepared them for the terrible struggle of which they were to be witnesses in Gethsemani, by giving them a foretaste of the glory and heavenly delights to which we attain by suffering.

Grace and peace be with you

Answer 7

They needed proof that he really was the son of God not something he told them but something they knew for sure.
A lot of men have come into the world and said yes I am from God. From the emperor of Japan to all there ones like Jim Jones.
But when Jesus came he furnished proof and several eye witnesses to his proof. That he was truly the one sent by god and in fact God's first created son.

Answer 8

After talking to Moses and Elijah and return down from the hill while the fog was lifting God spoke and said " This is my Son listen to him"

Answer 9

It reveals that Jesus was God clothed in flesh and that He came to fulfill the law and the prophets (Moses & Elijah).

Answer 10

Well, Optimus Prime is the leader of the good guys (Autobots). Megatron is the leader of the bad guys (Decepticons). I'm not sure what it reveals about Jesus' divinity.