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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. |
Bible Question:
We often tag groups or denominations as being apostate and renegade. We sometimes do not keep in mind that they may have some things right and we may have some things wrong. In regard to 1 Peter 4:6 and in regard to our beliefs in the Holy Spirit and the holy spirit, in our beliefs in the Spirit and the spirit; which version do you go with for the verse? From the heart, Ray |
Bible Answer: Hi, Ray! True, many people/congregations have some things right when it comes to God... and many of us have many things wrong... this does not mean that whenever someone/congregation comes up with a "new" definition or "revelation" it should be automatically received as correct doctrine. A quick reference: there are some, perhaps good-intended, people who want to tolerate homosexuality (not the person--the act) so that "all" may be saved! These people are clearly wrong! Not all will be saved; yet this is not because God Wills it so--it is due to our own determination that some human choose death instead of life! Spirit or spirit: Whenever Scripture speaks on the Holy Spirit, I will always emphesize by capitalizing the "H" and "S"; even if the reference is only as "Spirit!" Now, if the passage refers to our spirit (that portion of us that belongs to God's Holy Spirit or the Spirit of Christ or the Spirit of God)... I would not capitalize the "s." I would also apply the same rule if I am speaking/writing; this includes the word Holy--if it's a pronoun of God or if it signifies His Authority/Divinity. God Bless! Angel |