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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: Hello Angel, You wrote: "when you state that Scripture and only Scripture has the Truth, don't you reject Jesus' own words that the Paraclete would come and bring the fulness of Truth? (John 16:12-13)" Not at all. The further writings of the apostles is the fulfillment of this passage. You wrote: "nor did anything written claim to have offered the full revelation of God in all matters of Faith and Worship..." I beg to differ. 2 Pet 1:3-4 (ESV) His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, [4] by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. While we do not have the full revelation of God himself, we definitely have everything concerning faith and worship. You wrote: "aren't we condemning all those who, at their death, due to insufficient chronological development (infants-children) or through some mental impairment which impedes their intellectual development, cannot receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the news about God's Mercy and Gift of Eternal Life?" Again, not at all. There is sound Scriptural support that the blood of Christ covers these people. Concerning narratives, of course they are relevant to God's plan. If they weren't, they would not be in Scripture. Tim's point was that one cannot take an historical or narrative account and build a theology on it. There must be an imperative to support it. That's why there is no ongoing command for believers to place all their money in a common pool for use. Steve |