ricktabob,
I agree. The text does not support the view that the 3 disciples all had a vision. The only reason you are focusing on the word "vision" is that is what was translated in one of the versions. Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what they had seen, not to keep a vision to themselves. If they saw a vision, it would say that they saw a vision, it does not. Luke is perfectly clear on this point and so are the other gospels as far as that is concerned. The Lord did not come to them in a vision, they were wide awake and saw Jesus transfigured before them and speaking with Moses and Elijah. The plain reading of the text would not lead to the conclusion that you have drawn.
Just because you believe in Soul Sleep doesn't really matter to me, when you die, you will see that what the Bible says on the subject is true and that Soul Sleep isn't true when as a Christian you are ushered into the presence of the Lord. What does matter to me is your handling of the Word in order to try and justify your belief.
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