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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:
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: Hi, Lisa G! 1 Peter 3:18-20 further explains 1 Peter 4:6... Jesus Himself tells us that the dead will hear His voice and that those that hear (listen/believe), will have Life! With the millions of babies being killed by abortionists and their corrupt doctors, I am sure that the Holy Spirit visits each and every babe to teach him/her about Jesus (John 14:26; 1 Corinthians 2:10-13; Romans 8:26-27)... some would argue that babes cannot know Christ because they are not cognizant of the world, let alone the Gospel... yet the contrary is quite factual: babes recognize their Mom's voice, their father's and close relations even from the womb... and when the womb is assaulted babes retract, seeking refuge from the intruder's murderous tools! Not only that, but it is Biblical that even babes in their Mom's wombs can receive the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:36-44)... true, this was a very special situation (the Lord's precursor was being visited by the Lord Himself!)... but the fact remains that it was through the Holy Spirit that Jesus, barely deposited in His Mom's womb reached out to John the Baptist, only six months into his Mom's pregnancy... further, Elizabeth herself recognizes that Mary is the Mother of he Lord--this even before a word is said to her by Mary! It is God who ultimately decides who goes to Heaven and who does not (Matthew 7:21-23)... to God all life is precious and just as He stepped in when Israel's shepherds deserted their commission, I am sure that He steps in whenever a single babe's life is robbed from him/her! God Bless! Angel |