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NASB | 1 Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that [rescue through the flood], baptism [which is an expression of a believer's new life in Christ] now saves you, not by removing dirt from the body, but by an appeal to God for a good (clear) conscience, [demonstrating what you believe to be yours] through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
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Bible Note: Rabban- Regarding your statement: "These ‘spirits in prison’ were the angels who sinned in the time of Noah (Genesis 6.1-2)" Would you please provide biblical support. I find nothing in Scripture that suggests that these "spirits" were angels. I'm not aware of any biblical reference showing that the gospel is preached to angels but understand it only as a truth relevant only to the salvation of humans. The context seems to rule out angels as the following verse (1Peter 3:20) clearly relates to the loss of all "human" life with the exception of the eight. Verse 18 is clearly talking about mankind as is verse 20. I couldn't figure a way to misunderstand verse 19 as referring to something else, angels. As I understand it, Scripture does not teach the possibility of fallen angels being saved from their fallen state. If that were the case, we would pray for fallen angels to include Satan himself. If that were the case, the Scripture would teach of salvation being accomplished for and offered too angels as well as mankind. In verse 19 Christ is making a "proclamation" to the "spirits". A proclamation of what? Salvation is the context. There is no Scriptural support that I am aware of that supports that He offers salvation to angels. I am always willing to have my understanding corrected by Scripture. God bless, Jeff |