Bible Question: What happens to the people between the time of the flood and the time of Jesus that did not have the opportunity to give their lives to Jesus, would they go to hell or the bible has a provision for such people |
Bible Answer: Aryour People like Abraham and David that lived after the flood but before Jesus we are told were considered righteous not because of how they lived but rather because they believed God when He told them He would provide for their salvation. In other words they were looking for the Messiah to provide the forgiveness for their sins, they died believing in Jesus. In Luke 18:19 Jesus gave us a glimpse of what took place. Upon death all go to a place called hades (hell) however that place is divided into two sections. One hot and dry for the those that died in rebellion to God not believing or looking for the Messiah, and the other called Abraham’s bosom where the righteous (those looking for the promise of God) went. Ephesians 4:8 tells us what happened then. Jesus upon his death went to hades and preached the Good News to all those in Abraham’s Bosom and as in says in Ephes. 4:8 … "When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, And He gave gifts to men." EdB |