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NASB | 1 Peter 4:6 For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 4:6 For this is why the good news [of salvation] was preached [in their lifetimes] even to those who are dead, that though they were judged in the flesh as men are, they may live in the spirit according to [the will and purpose of] God. |
Subject: Those who died before Jesus' death |
Bible Note: Greetings Angel! You wrote: "Do you know the premise of the Mormons' belief system? Thoughout time I've been visited by various representatives, in several states, uniquivocally, they always reference John 10:16 as the clear, textual, proof that their congregation was established by Christ!" This is an excellent illustration of what I have been saying. They err because they go beyond what Scripture actually says. :-) The word 'Mormon' is not even used in John 10:16! ;-) But, seriously, I am not denying the ministry of the Holy Spirit. I have simply been trying to make the point that Scripture is written in language, and language has meaning. It is when we go beyond the text of Scripture that we create problems for ourselves. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |