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NASB | 1 Peter 1:20 For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 1:20 For He was foreordained (foreknown) before the foundation of the world, but has appeared [publicly] in these last times for your sake |
Subject: How was Jesus slain 'before' ? |
Bible Note: The paschal lamb was a symbol of Christ. John said "Behold the Lamb of God." From the first sin, there was a way of redemption, a blood sacrifice in which another (animal) took the punishment for sin. Adam was clothed (redeemed) in animal skins God provided. Abel offered an acceptable sacrifice (a slain lamb). After the flood Noah offered sacrifices to God. Every time God made a covenant it was sealed with a blood sacrifice. Abraham had such faith in God that he told Isaac "God will provide HIMSELF a lamb for a burnt offering." Gen. 22:8 Sin was indeed in the world; but so was redemption in the form of a blood sacrfice which looked forward to Jesus Sacrifice (while we now look back) which, like a event thrown into this space - time continum sent ripples forward AND BACKWARDS in time. |