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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 |
Bible Question: I believe it is found in 1 Peter 1:19-20 where it speaks about the "Lamb that was slain before the foundation of the world". My question is concerning the use of the word 'before'. I fully understand that Jesus died for our sins, was crucified on a cross and is risen from the grave where He sits at the right hand of His Father and is awaiting orders to come and get His church to live with Him forever. I am just puzzled about the concept of Jesus being slain 'before the foundations of the world'. If I understand this right, I am hearing that He was already in the process of being slain before the world was ever formed. What exactly is meant here by this Scripture and what is it really saying? |
Bible Answer: "I am just puzzled about the concept of Jesus being slain 'before the foundations of the world'. If I understand this right, I am hearing that He was already in the process of being slain before the world was ever formed. What exactly is meant here by this Scripture and what is it really saying?" Even though Christ was put to death in human history, at a specific place and time, the act has always been a part of the eternal decree of God. It was as certain of an event as Jesus' second coming, as far as God's eternal purpose is concerned. Additionally, the redemption purchased by Jesus on the cross benefits all of God's people from the Fall to the end of the age. Jesus died for Abraham's sins and David's sins just as surely as He did for mine, despite the fact that they lived before the Crucifixion. --Joe! |