Now, in comparison to both Matthew 17 and Revelation 1, it appears that the risen Christ, before his ascension, was not yet fully glorified. If he would have been glorified, surely his identity would have been immediately apparent to Mary Magdalene {John 20:14}, the disciples on the Emmaus road {Luke 24:15-16}, and Peter and the apostles when they saw him on the shore {John 21:4}. Consider
In comparing the accounts of Matthew 17 and Revelation 1, it is evident that the risen Christ had not yet achieved full glorification prior to his ascension. This is suggested by the fact that those who encountered him, such as Mary Magdalene and the disciples on the Emmaus road, did not immediately recognize him. This indicates that his divine identity was not fully revealed at that time.
This notion challenges the...
