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1 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | JOJO367 | 68188 | ||
Did Christ descend into hell? what information supports that theory. | ||||||
2 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 68189 | ||
JOJO367, ARTICLE 5 - "HE DESCENDED INTO HELL. ON THE THIRD DAY HE ROSE AGAIN" 631 Jesus "descended into the lower parts of the earth. He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens."[Eph 4:9-10] The Apostles' Creed confesses in the same article Christ's descent into hell and his Resurrection from the dead on the third day, because in his Passover it was precisely out of the depths of death that he made life spring forth: Christ, that Morning Star, who came back from the dead, and shed his peaceful light on all mankind, your Son who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.[476] Paragraph I. Christ Descended into Hell 632 The frequent New Testament affirmations that Jesus was "raised from the dead" presuppose that the crucified one sojourned in the realm of the dead prior to his resurrection.[Acts3:15; Rom8:11; 1 Cor 15:20; cf Heb 13:20] This was the first meaning given in the apostolic preaching to Christ's descent into hell: that Jesus, like all men, experienced death and in his soul joined the others in the realm of the dead. But he descended there as Saviour, proclaiming the Good News to the spirits imprisoned there.[cf 1Pater 3:18-19] 633 Scripture calls the abode of the dead, to which the dead Christ went down, "hell" - Sheol in Hebrew or Hades in Greek - because those who are there are deprived of the vision of God.[cf Phil 2:10;Acts 2:24; Rev 1:18; Eph 4:9; Pss 6:8; 88:11-13] Such is the case for all the dead, whether evil or righteous, while they await the Redeemer: which does not mean that their lot is identical, as Jesus shows through the parable of the poor man Lazarus who was received into "Abraham's bosom":[cf Pss 88:49; 1 Sam 29:19; Ezek 32:17-32; Luke 16:22-26] "It is precisely these holy souls, who awaited their Saviour in Abraham's bosom, whom Christ the Lord delivered when he descended into hell."[481] Jesus did not descend into hell to deliver the damned, nor to destroy the hell of damnation, but to free the just who had gone before him.[482] 634 "The gospel was preached even to the dead."[1 Peter 4:6] The descent into hell brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfilment. This is the last phase of Jesus' messianic mission, a phase which is condensed in time but vast in its real significance: the spread of Christ's redemptive work to all men of all times and all places, for all who are saved have been made sharers in the redemption. 635 Christ went down into the depths of death so that "the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live."[Jn5:25; cf Matt 12:40;Rom 10:7; Eph 4:9] Jesus, "the Author of life", by dying destroyed "him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and [delivered] all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage."[Heb 2:14-5; cf Acts 3:15] Henceforth the risen Christ holds "the keys of Death and Hades", so that "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth."[Rev 1:18; Phil 2:10] Today a great silence reigns on earth, a great silence and a great stillness. A great silence because the King is asleep. The earth trembled and is still because God has fallen asleep in the flesh and he has raised up all who have slept ever since the world began. . . He has gone to search for Adam, our first father, as for a lost sheep. Greatly desiring to visit those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, he has gone to free from sorrow Adam in his bonds and Eve, captive with him - He who is both their God and the son of Eve. . . "I am your God, who for your sake have become your son. . . I order you, O sleeper, to awake. I did not create you to be a prisoner in hell. Rise from the dead, for I am the life of the dead."[487] IN BRIEF 636 By the expression "He descended into hell", the Apostles' Creed confesses that Jesus did really die and through his death for us conquered death and the devil "who has the power of death" (Heb 2:14). 637 In his human soul united to his divine person, the dead Christ went down to the realm of the dead. He opened heaven's gates for the just who had gone before him." The Catechism Emmaus 475 Eph 4:9-10. 476 Roman Missal, Easter Vigil 18, Exsultet. 477 Acts 3:15; Rom 8:11; I Cor 15:20; cf. Heb 13:20. 478 Cf. I Pt 3:18-19. 479 Cf. Phil 2:10; Acts 2:24; Rev 1:18; Eph 4:9; Pss 6:6; 88:11-13. 480 Cf. Ps 89:49; I Sam 28:19; Ezek 32:17-32; Lk 16:22-26. 481 Roman Catechism 1, 6, 3. 482 Cf. Council of Rome (745): DS 587; Benedict XII, Cum dudum (1341): DS 1011; Clement VI, Super quibusdam (1351): DS 1077; Council of Toledo IV (625): DS 485; Mt 27:52-53. 483 I Pt 4:6. 484 Jn 5:25; cf. Mt 12:40; Rom 10:7; Eph 4:9. 485 Heb 2:14-15; cf. Acts 3:15. 486 Rev 1:18; Phil 2:10. 487 Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday: PG 43, 440A, 452C; LH, Holy Saturday, OR. |
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3 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 68192 | ||
Dear brother Emaaus: I can see from your postings that you love the Lord Jesus very much. My question is why do you have to quote from RC articles? We know that he church as you know it went out from the early church and developed many theories which are not of God. If you are a true believer in the finished work of Christ on the cross, why are you unwilling to take your place with him outside the religions of men? I have read many of your posts and your spirit connects with my spirit and I know that you love the same Savior as I. There is no malicious intend here. In Christ Rober |
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4 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 68203 | ||
Dear Robert, I am RC, as anyone can see from my profile, and I think the article I quoted from gives substanial scriptural references and is not an area of dispute between Catholics and Protestants. In fact, I suspect that some Protestant catechisms would follow substanially the same lines on this particular subject. I have certainly seen Reformer Joe quote from the Catechism of the Westminster Confession on some questions and not every one here is of the Reformed branch of Protestantism. I make it very clear what my souces are and what faith I profess. Anyone on this forum for any length of time is aware of these facts and I am sure takes them into consideration in evaluating my posts. "We know that the church as you know it went out from the early church and developed many theories which are not of God." This is your opinion, with which I would disagree. "If you are a true believer in the finished work of Christ on the cross, why are you unwilling to take your place with him outside the religions of men?" I believe in the promise of Jesus that the gates of hell would not prevail against His Church (Matt 16:18). I believe that I belong to that Church. I read many Protestant souces here on the forum and elswhere. Many parts I agree with and some I do not. But I quote from Catholic sources, because I know them best, and they are the teachings, including Sacred Scripture, that have formed my faith. I do not "take your(my) place with him(Christ) outside the religions of men" because I believe I am already with and in Him where I am and He is with me and with you also for that matter. I do not feel led by God to go anywhere else or profess any other faith. I presume you say the same if I asked you why you do not become a Catholic. I know that some do not consider Catholics to be Christians. I do not believe that is the majority opinion on the forum. So, I feel no pangs of conscience citing Catholic sources as long as they cite scripture, which my post did in abundance. I posted what I did because I felt it answered the particular question asked in a thorough but reasonably concise manner with scriptural references. Is there anything in the substance of the material presented that you disagree with other than the fact that it is from a Catholic source? Emmaus |
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5 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 68246 | ||
Dear brother Emmaus: I wasn't for a moment suggesting that because a person is an RC they are not a Christian. I believe the Bible makes it clear that a Christian who has trusted in the finished work upon the cross. The relationship which we have with God through his Son is very personal and is not regulated by organized religion. I have an aunt who is RC and is in her last days on this earth, although a devot RC all her married life, whe is trusting on the finished work of Christ for her salvation. Brother, there are parts of the writings which I would agree with and realize they are supported by the holy scriptures. However, I do not believe that we should take the writings of men and place them equal to the word of God. Please forgive me if I appeared to be critical. The amazing thing is that one day when Christ comes, those which are his at his coming will share eternity with him. Church affiliation does not enter into this at all. Peace in the Saviour's name Robert |
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6 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 68255 | ||
Dear Robert, I can only tell you that we Catholics are as puzzled about why all you guys don't see the light and re-join us, as you are about why we don't see the light and join you. :-) I assure you that any personal relationship with Christ which I have attained was attained by grace through the ministry of the Catholic Church which I believe Jesus founded. I believe Jesus established a Church with a leadership and authority and that this fact is clearly demonstrated in the Gospels, Acts and the Epistles. I believe in a visible Church just as much as I believe Jesus was visible when He was on earth and established His Church. Perhaps that is where we differ. I am not sure. I believe the Church is there to minister to us and facilitate more than regulate our personal relationship with Christ. I have tried doing things on my own in this realm to my great sorrow. If I am being regulated it is with my consent and by my choice to my benefit. I am free to leave any time I wish. Many do. And many come in from other Churches or no Church. Those that come from other Churches do so because they believe the Catholic Church enhances their relationship with Christ. You, I gather, believe differently. If Church affiliation does not enter into this at all, why are you encouraging me to leave the Church with which I am affiliated and through which I have come to know Christ? "I have an aunt who is RC and is in her last days on this earth, although a devout RC all her married life, she is trusting on the finished work of Christ for her salvation." I do not believe that being a devout RC all one's married life and trusting in the finished work of Christ for salvation at life's end are mutually exclusive. I hope to do the same at my life's end even as I do now from day to day. I pray that God will receive your aunt into His presence when she is called. Emmaus |
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