I've been studying Moses 1 for the last couple of days and I hope that I can adequately express the insight that I had. So, I thought I would give it a try:
Bruce R. McConkie has written, "Transfiguration is a special change in appearance and nature which is wrought upon a person or thing by the power of God. This divine transformation is from a lower to a higher state, it results in a more exalted, impressive, and glorious condition.... By the power of the Holy Ghost many prophets have been transfigured so as to stand in the presence of God and to view the visions of eternity." (Mormon Doctrine, 803).
Obviously transfiguration is a big deal. Not common for the ordinary person. However, in a very real way The Holy Ghost "transfigures" us a little at a time, incrementally, until we are able to stand in the presence of God and view the visions of eternity as we yield to the enticings of the spirit, keep the commandment and covenants we have made, and choose God over Satan.
The Holy Ghost, indeed, has the power to change us, to transform our appearance and nature, to enable us to move from a lower to a higher state - to become exalted. The Spirit has the power to help evolve us into Gods!
The Lord calls Moses "his Son" four times in this chapter. Satan calls Moses "son of man." We are the literal offspring of our Heavenly Father - His sons and daughters and have the capacity to become like him - but Satan would rather make us feel common and tempts us to lose sight of our true nature and potential.
However, after Moses' first experience with the Lord and having been transfigured he was able to have enough of the Spirit with him to be able to judge between Satan and the Lord. He was able to withstand Satan's temptations. He was able to discern
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