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Jesus said, "No man cometh unto the father except through the son", so how did Methuselah make it to heaven before the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Dear Richard,
Enoch, who went to heaven without dieing, and Methuselah, and all the others who believed in and followed God's commandments, were all saved by the sacrifice of Jesus. Notice the following text:
Rev 13:8 All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast--all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the LAMB (Jesus) WHO WAS SLAIN FROM THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD.
Everyone who lived before Jesus, looked forward in faith to His coming. They were all covered by Jesus sacrifice because God knew His promised salvation would come true in His Son. All were saved by the blood of the lamb, just like we are.
If you have any other questions, feel free to write me directly at Petty@hyperusa.com. You may also enjoy reading some of the books and other materials I've written through the years. I've placed them all on my web site: www.PettyPress.com.
Thurman C. Petty, Jr.
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Thurman C. Petty, Jr.
Expertise
I`ve been a Pastor and Bible teacher for 40 years.
Experience
I`m a writer--author of 18 Bible-based books and over 200 journal articles. Web site: www.PettyPress.com where a lot of my books and writings are posted. I've been married to the same lovely lady for 49 years. We're more in love now than when we married. My wife and I were missionaries to Pitcairn Island, in the South Pacific, from 1982-1984.
Organizations
I've been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since the age of 9.
Publications
Books: Pacific Press Publishing Association; Review & Herald Publishing Association; PettyPress. Number of titles published: 16.
Journal Articles: Adventist Review; Signs of the Times; Guide Magazine; Ministry: A Journal for Clergy; Sabbath School Leadership; The Youth's Instructor; Student Movement; Cord, and others. Total Journal articles: over 200.
Web Site: www.PettyPress.com. Contents: 18 of my books; 41 Bible study guides; over 30 sermons; Stories; poems; links to other sites, etc.
E-mail address: PettyPress@gmail.com
Education/Credentials
I have a BA and a Master`s degree--both degrees are in Biblical studies.
Awards and Honors
I was awarded the "Golden Cord" from my Alma Mater, Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, for my foreign mission service.
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