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NASB | 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:18 For indeed Christ died for sins once for all, the Just and Righteous for the unjust and unrighteous [the Innocent for the guilty] so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit; |
Bible Question:
Where is the scripture that makes reference as Jesus appearing to those who died before his death to give them the opportunity to receive him? I remember reading it in the bible not long ago and I am unable to find it now. Based on that scripture, I believe (or hope) those who have died before hearing about Jesus, including babies, may have the opportunity to receive Him before judgement. Any thoughts? |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Rom 1:18ff, 10:15-13; Heb 9:27. 11:1ff ... "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment" Heb 9:27. When we die our destiny has been determined if we have accepted Him or not. Those who never heard - even before His first coming are included. In this passage and 1 Peter 4:6, those were alive when they heard and now are dead. |