When the Bible Gets Weird: Understanding 1 Peter 3:18–22 and the Victory of Christ
Every so often, as you read through Scripture, you hit a passage that makes you pause and say, “Wait… what?” For many people, 1 Peter 3:18–22 is one of those passages. Peter moves from Jesus’ death and resurrection, to Noah, to baptism, to imprisoned spirits, to angels and authorities—all in just a few sentences. One scholar joked that it feels like Peter tossed random ingredients into a blender to see what kind of theological smoothie would come out.
Compressed Notes on 1 Enoch And The Watchers
The Book of Enoch describes a striking moment when Enoch is taken up to heaven and commissioned by God to deliver a message of judgment to the Watchers—fallen angels who abandoned their heavenly position and corrupted humanity. This article explores Enoch’s heavenly encounter, his prophetic warning to the rebellious angels, and how this ancient Jewish text sheds light on biblical themes of divine justice, spiritual rebellion, and God’s ultimate authority.