Can a soul in Heaven have contact with a living person on Earth? Is this possible and biblical?

In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, there is an account of Jesus ascending a mountain with three of his disciples, where he is transfigured before them, and they witness a conversation between Jesus, Moses, and Elijah.

From a biblical perspective, the idea of communication between the souls in Heaven and the living on Earth is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been approached in various ways throughout Christian theology.

The Bible does not explicitly address the question of whether a soul in Heaven can have direct contact with a living person on Earth. However, there are passages and stories in the Bible that have been interpreted to suggest the possibility of some form of communication or influence between the heavenly realm and the earthly plane.

One of the most commonly cited examples is found in the New Testament in the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, there is an account of Jesus ascending a mountain with three of his disciples, where he is transfigured before them, and they witness a conversation between Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. This event has been seen as a glimpse of the connection between the heavenly realm and the earthly realm, as well as a testament to the continuity of life after death.

Another passage often referenced in discussions of communication between Heaven and Earth is found in the book of Hebrews, which speaks of a "great cloud of witnesses" that surrounds believers. This imagery has been interpreted by some theologians as a reference to the presence and influence of departed souls who continue to have a spiritual connection with the living.

While these examples have been used to support the idea of some form of interaction between the heavenly and earthly realms, it is important to note that interpretations of these passages vary widely among theologians, and the concept of communication between Heaven and Earth remains a matter of faith and personal belief rather than a concrete biblical doctrine.



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