Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons /

2. The Saints appeared in a true, and in their own Bodies, to establish the Faith of the Resurrection; their bodies were reserved for this use; one of them was already in Glory in soul and body, the other now raised out of the dust after many years Burial; and why cannot God gather up our dust again and enliven it, that we may accompany Christ at his coming.

3. This Instance showeth also the Degrees of Glory. All the Saints have their Portion in Bliss, but not a just equality. Moses and Elijah appeared in Glory, not Enoch; nor were any of the rest admitted to this solemnity. Here were three choice disciples, when the rest stood at a remote distance; so two glorified Saints, but the rest not admitted to this Honour, but stood waiting for his glorious Ascension. There is difference on Earth in the Worldly State, some have greater Riches, Honours and Dignity than others; difference in the ⟨p. 88⟩Church, both in Gifts and Graces; yea a difference in Hell, some have a hotter, others a cooler punishment; so in Heaven, according to eminency in Holiness and Faithfulness with God; otherwise there would not be a suitableness in Gods dispensations.

3. This Instance sheweth also the Degrees of Glory. All the Saints have their Portion in Bliss, but not a just equality. Moses and Elias appeared in Glory, not Enoch; nor were any of the rest admitted to this solemnity. Here were three choice disciples, when the rest stood at a remote distance; so two glorified Saints, but the rest not admitted to this Honour, but stood waiting for his glorious Ascension. There is difference on Earth in the Worldly State, some have greater Riches, Honours and Dignity than others; difference in the ⟨p. 88⟩Church, both in Gifts and Graces; yea a difference in Hell, some have a hotter, others a cooler punishment; so in Heaven, according to eminency in Holiness and Faithfulness with God; otherwise there would not be a suitableness in Gods dispensations.