Comments on: The Spirits in Prison http://www.bullartistry.com.au/wp/2011/10/15/the-spirits-in-prison/ Theology you can eat and drink Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:01:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 By: Mike Bull http://www.bullartistry.com.au/wp/2011/10/15/the-spirits-in-prison/comment-page-1/#comment-12259 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:57:41 +0000 http://www.bullartistry.com.au/wp/?p=8040#comment-12259 Thanks Jared

According to a couple of sources I found, the word can have that connotation, but it’s not a major point. The point is that it is the Day of Atonement, and the Most Holy is often pictured in the matrix as a cave (Abraham/Ephron, David/Saul), prison (Joseph, Peter) or den (Daniel) or tomb (Jesus). Those within are imprisoned by the evil one, with the appearance of justice. He has used the Law, but in his heart he is lawless.

I’m not suggesting these saints got a second chance. They were faithful, but not THE faithful, the one who could actually defeat death. Jesus came to set the captives free — both the living and the dead.

]]> By: Jared http://www.bullartistry.com.au/wp/2011/10/15/the-spirits-in-prison/comment-page-1/#comment-12258 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:32:55 +0000 http://www.bullartistry.com.au/wp/?p=8040#comment-12258 The Greek word for “prison” is never used in the sense of refuge at any point in the NT, and the fact that the spirits were not obedient seems like a good indication that something positive like “refuge” is not what Peter has in mind. This also goes against your suggestion that the spirits are martyred saints, men don’t get a second chance after death.

]]> By: Mike Bull http://www.bullartistry.com.au/wp/2011/10/15/the-spirits-in-prison/comment-page-1/#comment-12252 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:05:00 +0000 http://www.bullartistry.com.au/wp/?p=8040#comment-12252 NKJV – but it’s been edited of course, taking into account the Greek word order, and the words that have been added in English to “smooth” it out.

]]> By: jared http://www.bullartistry.com.au/wp/2011/10/15/the-spirits-in-prison/comment-page-1/#comment-12247 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:34:07 +0000 http://www.bullartistry.com.au/wp/?p=8040#comment-12247 What translation are you using?

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