Christ’s Proclamation to the Spirits

Northwest Bible Church – Oct. 17, 2021 – 1 Peter – Alan Conner
1 Peter 3:18-20
Christ’s Proclamation to the Spirits
Intro
Three main views.
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A. WHEN DID CHRIST MAKE HIS PROCLAMATION (1 Peter 3:18-19)?
1. “by the Spirit” (1 Peter 3:18).
2. The nature of the “proclamation” (1 Peter 3:19).
B. UNCLEAN SPIRITS OR HUMAN SPIRITS? (1 Peter 3:19-20).
1. View #1 – “spirits now in prison” are fallen angels (1 Peter 3:19).

2. View #2 – “spirits now in prison” are human spirits (1 Peter 3:19-20).

3. These “human spirits” are now in prison (1 Peter 3:19).

C. ONLY EIGHT SAVED FROM THE FLOOD (1 Peter 3:20).

D. WHY DID PETER REFER TO CHRIST’S PROCLAMATION HERE?
Conclusion