It was just before that judgment fell on them, and this because they despised the testimony of Christ through Noah. The exhortation is not limited to slaves. Will it tell of thy faithfulness?" Some wish to eliminate it altogether and attempt to do so along two lines. But. So God is often represented as coming, as descending, etc., when he brings a message to mankind. Such is Christianity. 1 Peter 1:12. [Note: For fuller discussion of these views, see D. Edmond Hiebert, "The Suffering and Triumphant Christ: An Exposition of 1 Peter 3:18-22," Bibliotheca Sacra 139:554 (April-June 1982):151-52.]. here, and delivered the souls of the Old Testament saints and though hell may be meant by the prison, yet the text does not say Nevertheless obedience abides the principle of the Christian. An idea similar to the one here expressed may be found in 2 Peter 2:4, though the word prison does not there occur: God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; and in Jude 1:6, And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains, under darkness, unto the judgment of the great day. The allusion, in the passage before us, is undoubtedly to confinement or imprisonment in the invisible world; and perhaps to those who are reserved there with reference to some future arrangement - for this idea enters commonly into the use of the word prison. (c) If Christ descended into Hades and preached there, there is no corner of the universe into which the message of grace has not come. former is impracticable and impossible; for after death follows That which God values, the meek, the quiet spirit which in the sight of God is very valuable. It is He that raises the question of conscience in His sight, and this is so much the more dreadful, because when renewed we know better our own subtlety and His unstained essential holiness. There is not the slightest excuse for misinterpreting the language, or for allowing anything unknown to the rest of scripture. Why? In other words, if we think of firmness, as well as the sense of belonging to heaven, a bright triumphant consciousness of glory, surely we must enter into and enjoy the precious truth of our union with Christ. this sense is also false, because, as before observed, not the Far better is it, then, to be "kept by the power of God through faith." Because they have partaken of the one bread, they must be one body ( 1 Corinthians 10:17). but it will be difficult to show, that men, in the present state Nor is there a doubt but that the holy fathers in life, as well as after death, directed their thoughts to this object. It was not necessary to speak of them precisely as they were at the time when it was delivered, but only in such a way as to identify them. does not agree with the connection of the words: others are of After this episode which has to do with men here, not in the unseen world, he returns to the relative duties of Christians, and exhorts them to watchfulness with sobriety, to fervent love, and also to "use hospitality one to another without grudging." Atonement has its own incomparable place. In addition, such a conjecture should make the text intelligible. The question was: "Do you accept the terms of this contract, and bind yourself to observe them?" What had Christ not gone through in the same path? opinion, that this is meant of the souls of the Old Testament call "Limbus Patrum", which they suppose is meant by the prison There are two closely connected words. It is God's instruction: "You shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tent of meeting" ( Exodus 29:4). Such is the path of trial through which the believer goes forward, putting to the proof the faith which God has given him:" That the trial of your faith" (not of flesh as under the law) "being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.". There are those who constantly think and speak of sanctification as practical holiness, and exclusively so. It never places all the responsibility on one side. Over and over again Paul exhorts men to this unity and prays for it. Pity is of the very essence of God and compassion of the very being of Jesus Christ; a pity so great that God sent his only Son to die for men, a compassion so intense that it took Christ to the Cross. Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular, Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular, Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. Because of their "former" disobedience, they are presently "in prison.". In this way it is not independent of our looking to Him. The effect of sin is always alienation from God. In two very ancient MSS. Thus, Genesis 11:5, The Lord came down to see the city and the tower. Exodus 19:20, the Lord came down upon Mount Sinai. Numbers 11:25, the Lord came down in a cloud. 2 Samuel 22:10, he bowed the heavens and came down. The idea, however, would be conveyed by this language that he did this personally, or by himself, and not merely by employing the agency of another. This is the more important, because of itself it completely dissipates a thought as common as it is grievous to the Lord, that Christ is the one in whom the love is, and that His task for the most part is to turn away the totally opposite feeling that is in God Himself. John Piper Sep . I definitely believe in water baptism and I personally believe in water baptism by full immersion. . but it would Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition Update. but it would be tedious to reckon up the several different senses of this place; some referring it to such in Noah's time, to whom the Gospel was preached, and who repented; and though they suffered in their bodies, in the general deluge, yet their souls were saved; whereas the apostle calls them all, "the world of the ungodly", 2 Peter 2:5 and others, to the eight souls that were shut up in the ark, as in a prison, and were saved; though these are manifestly distinguished in the text from the disobedient spirits. Though the patience of God wait long upon sinners, yet it will expire at last; it is beneath the majesty of the great God always to wait upon man in vain. But as the obscurity of this passage has produced, as usual, various explanations, I shall first disprove what has been brought forward by some, and secondly, we shall seek its genuine and true meaning. You remember when Peter was arrested for the preaching of the Gospel and they beat him and told him not to preach anymore in the name of Jesus Christ? How much we are indebted to the Spirit who now reveals a Christ already come! NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 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A corresponding illustration in the New Testament is baptism. But he triumphed over death. He'll be gone and then I won't have anything. The rite of baptism doesn't save. So far was their believing in Christ from taking them out of the people, it is then alone that they became, a people. the gates of hell; were in the bonds of iniquity, and dead in Give her that security; give her that strength. (ii) His defence must be given with gentleness. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Peter, as it were, gathers together the great qualities of the Christian life. There is nothing contrary to sound truth or principle in that, but indeed a very great defect in those who do not believe it; in fact, it is flying in the face of scripture. of a good conscience toward God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ." So then, according to Jewish legend, Enoch did go to Hades and preach doom to the fallen angels. you are the daughters of Sarah, as long as you do well, and are not afraid with any amazement ( 1 Peter 3:6 ). Through him we have access to God the Father ( Ephesians 2:18). The New Testament says this same thing often. Who told you this? We ought to be seeking to bring blessings to people. In the case of the Christian all is changed. They had now an offer of mercy; those that accepted of it should be saved, but those who rejected Christ and the gospel should be as certainly destroyed as ever the disobedient in the times of Noah were. Praise to God for a Living Hope 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! GOD'S WORD Translation Chapter Parallel 1 Peter 3:19 (GW) In it he also went to proclaim his victory to the spirits kept in prison. We are sanctified through the offering of the body of Christ once and for all ( Hebrews 10:10). It is equally true, however, that from the beginning of his first epistle, Peter draws out the contrast of the Christian place with their old Jewish one. (3.) Since, then, Christ suffered in the flesh, you too must arm yourselves with the same conviction that he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, and as a result of this the aim of such a man now is to spend the time that remains to him of life in the flesh no longer in obedience to human passions, but in obedience to the will of God. (3.) It doesn't save you. This at once gives us a true and vivid picture of what Christianity is, of signal importance for the Jews to weigh, because they always looked forward for a visible Messiah, the royal Son of David the object, no doubt, of all reverence, homage, and loyalty for all Israel. (Men ( G3303) and de ( G1161) are what are called particles; they are not translated but merely mark the contrast between, sarki, G4561, and pneumati, G4151) . The meaning is that Jesus lived in a human body and was under all the limitations of time and space in the days of his flesh; and died with that body broken and bleeding upon the Cross. The Christian is humble because he is constantly aware of his utter dependence on God and that of himself he can do nothing. (1) The spirits are the souls of the faithful of the OT and the "prison" is simply the place they remained awaiting Christ, who proclaims his redemption to them; 1 The plain and easy But it is so easy to rail back. Why did Peter mention Noah? of happiness; nor such a gracious manifestation so properly It is God's flock; and if a person is charged of the Lord to shepherd His flock, how blessed the trust! And in the act of being baptized the man answered: "Yes.". It was clearly the consequence of the Holy Ghost being given to him, but the gift of the Spirit is not the sanctification of the Spirit. On the Cross God dealt with man's sin in a way which is adequate for all sin, for all men, for all time. If people are devoted to Christ and are always ready to give others an explanation for their devotion, they will not fear their persecutors (14-15). Acts 2:27, as all the newer translations correctly show, should be translated not: "Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell," but, "Thou wilt not abandon my soul to Hades." Scripture 1 Peter 3 Sort Bible Verse. He's referring, of course, to the cross. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 1 Peter 3:19 In which he also went and preached (1 Pet. And always as far as the wife, it is subjection to the husband. "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him" ( Genesis 5:24). She must be reverent. "Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the appearing of Jesus Christ." Still the Christian does need the effect of the resurrection of Jesus following up the sprinkling of His blood I do not say the resurrection without His blood, still less the glory without either. And she's always fishing for "Honey, you're beautiful. Gave Him to shed His blood? On reflection it will be evident that there is no instance so suitable as this for the argument in hand so few saved and so many perishing. He went through a profound work in his conscience after that. The spirits are characterised as in prison. (i) Right in the forefront he sets Christian unity. Thus all the living oracles of God are turned into use for the Christian, only you must take care that you do not abuse them or any part of them. The unbelievers who heard Christs preaching did not obey in the days of Noah (1 Peter 3:20) and are now suffering judgment (they are spirits in prison, v. 19). There is in this passage the solution of one of the most haunting questions raised by the Christian faith--what is to happen to those who lived before Jesus Christ and to those to whom the gospel never came? It is not so much that he actually quotes them, as that he could not have written the passage at all unless the Old Testament had been in his mind. What makes you different? Christ, in the spirit (1 Peter 3:18), proclaimed the gospel in the days of Noah (1 Peter 3:20) through Noah. Therefore there could be no comparison on that score, not even for a Jew. Nor is it only that we find here the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus, but the life that grace has given us is characterized by resurrection power. It is the Holy Ghost no doubt producing it. Peter is, in effect, saying that in baptism God said to the man coming direct from heathenism: "Do you accept the terms of my service? Let the truth that follows about the suffering of Christ serve to encourage you. [Note: Michaels, p. Why he should do this; or how there should be such a separation made in hades that it could be done; or what was the nature of the message which he delivered to that portion, are questions which it is impossible for any man who bolds to the opinion that Christ went down to hell after his death to preach, to answer. The saints are chosen through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience. Nehemiah 9:30 Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands. The obligation of the husband,1 Peter 3:7 E. The appeal for becoming corporate conduct, 1 Peter 3:8-12 1. It was thus that Sara obeyed Abraham calling him, "Lord." The coming of Jesus might be misunderstood, as being a much more comprehensive term than His appearing or revelation. In point of fact Christ is the life of the believer; and we can well understand, therefore, that the life of Christ, whether viewed in all its perfection in Him, or whether it is seen modified in ourselves, is nevertheless just the same life, in our case hindered alas! But in the consideration of the text of any Greek author, scholars sometimes use a process called emendation. This passage, therefore, cannot be adduced to support the Roman Catholic doctrine of purgatory, because: (1)The essential ideas which enter into the doctrine of purgatory are not to be found in the word used here; (2)There is no evidence in the fair interpretation of the passage that any message is borne to them while in prison; (3)There is not the slightest hint that they can be released by any prayers or offerings of those who dwell on the earth. a great many perished. If a man's heart is set on earthly things, possessions, happiness, pleasure, ease and comfort, he is of all men most vulnerable. 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