Bible Question: I understand that Jesus was giving the information to try to get sinners to repent, but that is not my question. My question is, "What was the Jesus' purpose in going to the center of the earth for 3 days?" It doesn't seem He could have been preaching repentance, because those in the center of the earth were no longer living and each person must choose to believe or not believe before he dies. Can anyone answer my question? Chusarcik |
Bible Answer: Hello Chusarcil, While I believe 3 days in the 'heart of the earth' is debatable as Hell, Gehenna, Abraham's Bosom, Paradise, etc.....the question you ask here is who was Jesus preaching to? The faithful dead...Those who died under the Old Covenant in faithful looking forward to Jesus redemptive work. Hebrews 11:39-40 39 And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. Does that help? Or have I jumped in here also 'missing the point'? God bless |