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How to reconcile Luke 23:43 with the Apostle's Creed
Where did Jesus go when he died? At the crucifixion, Jesus says to the other condemned man (Luke 23:43) > And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, **today you will be with Me in Paradise**.” [The Apostle's Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed) says: > who suffered under Pontius Pi...
Where did Jesus go when he died?
At the crucifixion, Jesus says to the other condemned man (Luke 23:43)
> And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, **today you will be with Me in Paradise**.”
[The Apostle's Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed) says:
> who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was
buried, **descended into hell**, rose again from the dead on the third day,
If Jesus descended into hell until his resurrection, he could not have gone to Paradise on the same day. Is the Apostles' Creed wrong?
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How and why did baptism become linked to Apostle's Creed "forgiveness of sins" in the 381 Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed?
The common interpretation of > "we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins" in the 381 [Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed#Comparison_between_creed_of_325_and_creed_of_381) was [baptismal regeneration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptismal_regener...
The common interpretation of
> "we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins"
in the 381 [Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed#Comparison_between_creed_of_325_and_creed_of_381) was [baptismal regeneration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptismal_regeneration) which makes many Baptists uncomfortable, although recent Baptist scholars *still* advocate that Baptists confess it (see how Gavin Ortlund [argued for a Baptist interpretation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f41aB2y8CvQ&t=912s) , see also CBR article [Baptists and the Baptism Clause](https://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com/blog/2024/6/20/one-baptism-for-the-remission-of-sins-baptists-and-the-baptism-clause)) .
My question has to do with the origin of what looks like an expansion from the clause in the [Apostle's Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed) that merely states
> "I believe in ... the forgiveness of sins, ...".
**How did baptism become linked to that clause in the first place?** What debate / heresy precipitated this? Is "one" the keyword here (thus anticipating the Anabaptist controversy centuries later)? Why not leave it simply as "forgiveness of sins"? Who were the church fathers / theologians advocating for the expansion? Was it a deliberate expansion from the Apostle's creed, or was it added to the 325 Nicene Creed independent of it?
Did the original meaning of that clause really have to do with "baptismal regeneration" or were the framers thinking of something else, such as emphasizing the word "for" (see [Gavin Ortlund's video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f41aB2y8CvQ&t=912s) for the many nuances and the associated Bible verses for each) ?
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Has the Catholic Church attempted a reconciliation of the attributes of the Universal Church in the Creeds?
In the Nicene Creed we say while referring to the Church, that it is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. In the Apostles' Creed, however, the wording is "Holy Catholic Church." Both the Creeds were formulated before the different denominations would come into being. While the Nicene Creed, by the phr...
In the Nicene Creed we say while referring to the Church, that it is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. In the Apostles' Creed, however, the wording is "Holy Catholic Church." Both the Creeds were formulated before the different denominations would come into being. While the Nicene Creed, by the phrase Catholic, expresses the Universality of the Church, irrespective of the various denominations it now comprises of, the Apostles' Creed does not appear to be doing so. Instead of saying "Holy and Catholic" (i.e. Universal) Church, it appears to tell about the (Roman) Catholic Church which is Holy. This could have been a result of weak translation. Agreed that many versions in English do away with capital letters 'H' and 'C' to imply that the words 'holy' and 'catholic' are not proper nouns. But keep in mind that very few other languages use capital letters. Hence the confusion.
My question therefore is: **Has the Catholic Church ever made an attempt to reconcile the attributes of the Universal Church as mentioned in the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds?**
Kadalikatt Joseph Sibichan
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What problems, if any, do Christadelphians have with the Apostles' Creed?
As a follow-up to previous questions, I'd like to know: **Do Christadelphians disagree with or "reinterpret" any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?** Here's the context: I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed#English_translations)...
As a follow-up to previous questions, I'd like to know: **Do Christadelphians disagree with or "reinterpret" any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?**
Here's the context: I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed#English_translations) is used as the framework for "Christian theology," implying that those who believe the Apostles' Creed are orthodox. But in this series, non-trinitarians are not considered orthodox.
This makes me wonder – how do certain non-trinitarian groups understand the Apostles' Creed? Do they accept it as written, or simply reject it? Or perhaps they accept it, but interpret particular phrases in ways that trinitarians don't?
Here, I'm most interested in how early Christadelphian leaders, like [John Thomas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Thomas_(Christadelphian)) and [Robert Roberts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Roberts_(Christadelphian)) , viewed the creed. If they did not address the Apostles' Creed in their writings, I'd be interested in the analysis of more recent Christadelphian theologians (in overview style, if there is disagreement).
Related: Same question for [Jehovah's Witnesses](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62297/21576) , [Mormons](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62297/21576) , [Oneness Pentecostals](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62975/21576) , and [Swedenborgians](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62395/21576) .
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What problems, if any, do Biblical Unitarians have with the Apostles' Creed?
Do Biblical Unitarians disagree with any phrases in the Apostles' Creed? Some Christians seem to think that those who believe the Apostles' Creed are orthodox. But many also seem to believe that non-Trinitarians are not orthodox. This makes me wonder – how do certain non-Trinitarian groups understan...
Do Biblical Unitarians disagree with any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?
Some Christians seem to think that those who believe the Apostles' Creed are orthodox. But many also seem to believe that non-Trinitarians are not orthodox.
This makes me wonder – how do certain non-Trinitarian groups understand the Apostles' Creed? In particular, do Biblical Unitarians accept it as written, or simply reject it? Or perhaps they accept it, but interpret particular phrases in ways that Trinitarians don't?
Related: Christadelphians , Mormons , Swedenborgians , Jehovah's Witnesses , Oneness Pentecostals .
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What problems, if any, do Jehovah's Witnesses have with the Apostles' Creed?
I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed#English_translations) is used as the framework for "Christian theology," implying that those who believe the Apostles' Creed are orthodox. However, it's pretty clear from other portions of...
I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed#English_translations) is used as the framework for "Christian theology," implying that those who believe the Apostles' Creed are orthodox.
However, it's pretty clear from other portions of the series that its creators do not consider non-trinitarians to be orthodox. Which made me wonder about how various non-trinitarian groups view the Apostles' Creed – do they actually accept it as written, or not?
In this question, I'll focus on one particular such group. **Do Jehovah's Witnesses disagree with or "reinterpret" any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?**
By "reinterpret," I mean divergence from a typical understanding of the text held by trinitarians. I realize of course that some trinitarians "reinterpret" some phrases too, like "he descended into hell," so it can be a gray area. But hopefully answers can cite JW publications or scholars to show to what extent they adopt the creed as their own.
Related: Same question for [Christadelphians](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62507/21576) , [Mormons](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62340/21576) , [Oneness Pentecostals](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62975/21576) , and [Swedenborgians](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62395/21576) .
Nathaniel is protesting
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Why do English-speaking Catholics say 'descended into hell' instead of 'descended into Hades' or 'into Sheol'?
[This article][1] states that > In the context of the Apostles’ Creed, hell does not mean what we > understand by the word today. The Catechism of the Catholic Church > explains this point as follows: “Scripture calls the abode of the > dead, to which the dead Christ went down, “hell”—Sheol-- in Heb...
This article states that
> In the context of the Apostles’ Creed, hell does not mean what we
> understand by the word today. The Catechism of the Catholic Church
> explains this point as follows: “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. Such is the case for all the dead, whether evil or righteous,
> while they await the redeemer (no. 633).
If this is correct, this leads to the question: why is the word 'hell' used if it's not what is meant by 'hell' today? Why, instead, don't English-speaking Catholics say 'Hades' or 'Sheol' to make the meaning of the Apostles' Creed more clear?
Only True God
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If Jesus is "God's Only Son" then how can we all be God's children?
In the Apostle's creed it states that "I believe in Jesus Christ God's only son our Lord" (ELCA). But many Christians say that we're all God's children, which is contradictory. What does the Bible have to say about this? Or are we God's grandchildren and Jesus' children?
In the Apostle's creed it states that "I believe in Jesus Christ God's only son our Lord" (ELCA). But many Christians say that we're all God's children, which is contradictory.
What does the Bible have to say about this?
Or are we God's grandchildren and Jesus' children?
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Was there ever a version of the Apostles creed that had the words "Holy Christian Church" in it?
I was looking up a reference for [another question](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/73740/4) on this site and stumbled across something Martin Luther wrote which struck me as odd: > In the Apostolic Creed we confess: "I believe in the holy Christian Church." > > [Commentary on Galatians - M...
I was looking up a reference for [another question](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/73740/4) on this site and stumbled across something Martin Luther wrote which struck me as odd:
> In the Apostolic Creed we confess: "I believe in the holy Christian Church."
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> [Commentary on Galatians - Martin Luther](https://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/wittenberg/luther/gal/web/gal3-10.html)
I had always heard even Protestants said (begrudgingly and with great explanation of their meaning) "holy catholic Church" with a little c catholic (even in the Big-C Catholic translation).
Was the Apostles Creed something that the Reformers tried to reform or did this have some older source?
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Why do most Catholic Churches not say the Nicene Creed anymore and instead say the Apostle's Creed?
Through our Creed, we profess our faith. My question: Why do Catholics say Apostle's Creed more than Nicene Creed? For example, we don't say Nicene Creed in Catholic Liturgical Mass or rarely do we say it. So why did this transformation take place?
Through our Creed, we profess our faith.
My question:
Why do Catholics say Apostle's Creed more than Nicene Creed?
For example, we don't say Nicene Creed in Catholic Liturgical Mass or rarely do we say it. So why did this transformation take place?
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How did the original texts of the Creed relate Pilate to Jesus' Passion?
In the Creed in English we see the mention of Jesus having suffered and died 'under Pontius Pilate' . In my native language Malayalam, the counterpart reference says ' in the days of Pontius Pilate' and that appears to be a direct translation from Syriac language. My question is: how did the origina...
In the Creed in English we see the mention of Jesus having suffered and died 'under Pontius Pilate' . In my native language Malayalam, the counterpart reference says ' in the days of Pontius Pilate' and that appears to be a direct translation from Syriac language. My question is: how did the original texts of the Creed relate of role of Pontius Pilate in the Passion and death of Jesus ?
Kadalikatt Joseph Sibichan
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On what basis does Thomas Aquinas say that the Church existed since the time of Abel?
In Aquinas' *Expositio in Symbolum Apostolorum* (*Explanation of the Apostles' Creed*), his explanation [in Article 9][1] of the Church being "catholic" includes this statement: > Nam aliqui dixerunt, quod Ecclesia debet durare usque ad certum tempus. Sed hoc est falsum: quia haec Ecclesia incepit a...
In Aquinas' *Expositio in Symbolum Apostolorum* (*Explanation of the Apostles' Creed*), his explanation in Article 9 of the Church being "catholic" includes this statement:
> Nam aliqui dixerunt, quod Ecclesia debet durare usque ad certum tempus. Sed hoc est falsum: quia haec Ecclesia incepit a tempore Abel, et durabit usque ad finem saeculi…
>
> Some have said that the Church will exist only up to a certain time. But this is false, for the Church began to exist in the time of Abel and will endure up to the end of the world…
I presume that the Abel he is referring to is the one of Cain and Abel in Genesis. Unfortunately, Aquinas doesn't explain in this text his reasoning for why the Church began to exist at this time, as opposed to with Adam and Eve, with any of the Jewish heroes of faith, or with Jesus.
On what basis does Thomas Aquinas say that the Church existed since the time of Abel?
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Why is Pontius Pilate blamed for killing Jesus in the Apostles' Creed?
In [Apostles' Creed][1], the name of Pontius Pilate is forever associated with the infamy of being Jesus Christ's persecutor. >I believe in God, the Father almighty, >creator of heaven and earth. > >I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, >who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, >born of...
In Apostles' Creed , the name of Pontius Pilate is forever associated with the infamy of being Jesus Christ's persecutor.
>I believe in God, the Father almighty,
>creator of heaven and earth.
>
>I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
>who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
>born of the Virgin Mary,
>**suffered under Pontius Pilate,**
>was crucified, died, and was buried;
>he descended into hell.
>On the third day he rose again;
>he ascended into heaven,
>he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
>and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
>
>I believe in the Holy Spirit,
>the holy catholic and apostolic Church,
>the communion of saints,
>the forgiveness of sins,
>the resurrection of the body,
>and the life everlasting. Amen.
My question is, why did the authors of the Apostles' Creed include Pontius Pilate as the one who killed Jesus, and not Judas Iscariot or the Pharisees?
From this resource I found (which I am not sure presents a convincing argument), quoting Fr. Hardon, it is because
> it has been “apostate Christians who have used the State to crucify
> the martyrs of Christianity.”
>
> Pilate symbolizes the sufferings and persecution of the Church, which
> is the Mystical Body of Christ.
That doesn't seem to explain much. Even if this explanation is true, one can still ask why did the *Apostle's Creed use Pilate to symbolizes the sufferings and persecution of the Church? Why not use someone or the Roman Empire else*?
So, why did the authors of the Apostle's Creed pen Pontius Pilate as the one who killed Jesus, and not Judas Iscariot or the Pharisees?
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Where do the scriptures speak of a "Church Universal" on Earth?
The Apostles' Creed contains the phrase "I/We believe in the Holy catholic Church". We are told that "Catholic" meant the "universal Church" (though I'm convinced that it was referring to the specific group of Roman clergy, faithful to the Imperator). I'm not familiar where the "universal Church" is...
The Apostles' Creed contains the phrase "I/We believe in the Holy catholic Church". We are told that "Catholic" meant the "universal Church" (though I'm convinced that it was referring to the specific group of Roman clergy, faithful to the Imperator).
I'm not familiar where the "universal Church" is discussed in the scriptures. Obviously "Church", the English word, was coined after the writing of the scriptures (since it is English) and originally referred to a building. So can someone break down for me what a "Universal Church" might be, specifically?
Whence did the name and concept of a "Universal Church" arise?
Does it refer to the property, government or the people?
Where is it located?
What is the scriptural basis?
Since "Catholic Church" is not in the scriptures, why do Protestant assemblies assent to an unscriptural creed?
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In the "Apostles' Creed" were they referring to themselves when they said "holy catholic church"?
I know that the stock answer concerning the identity of "the holy catholic church" is to say that it refers to the "Church Universal". But in all honesty, weren't they talking about Constantine's circle of bishops, loyal to Rome? [

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What problems, if any, do Swedenborgians have with the Apostles' Creed?
As a follow-up to previous questions, I'd like to know: **Do Swedenborgians disagree with or "reinterpret" any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?** Here's the context: I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed#English_translations) i...
As a follow-up to previous questions, I'd like to know: **Do Swedenborgians disagree with or "reinterpret" any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?**
Here's the context: I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed#English_translations) is used as the framework for "Christian theology," implying that those who believe the Apostles' Creed are orthodox. But in this series, non-trinitarians are not considered orthodox.
This makes me wonder – how do certain non-trinitarian groups understand the Apostles' Creed? Do they accept it as written, or simply reject it? Or perhaps they accept it, but interpret particular phrases in ways that trinitarians don't?
Here, I'm most interested in how Swedenborg himself viewed the creed. If he did not address the Apostles' Creed in his writings, I'd be interested in the analysis of prominent Swedenborgian theologians (in overview style, if there is disagreement).
Related: Same question for [Christadelphians](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62507/21576) , [Jehovah's Witnesses](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62297/21576) , [Mormons](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62340/21576) , and [Oneness Pentecostals](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62975/21576) .
Nathaniel is protesting
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What is the Catholic understanding of the idea that Jesus descended into Hell?
The Christian understanding that everyone was born with origin sin, and then when Jesus/God was killed at the cross, and then he was resurrected from death after 3 days. From what I understand, there is the idea of Jesus descending into Hell to free the spirits/souls of people. Who were these people...
The Christian understanding that everyone was born with origin sin, and then when Jesus/God was killed at the cross, and then he was resurrected from death after 3 days.
From what I understand, there is the idea of Jesus descending into Hell to free the spirits/souls of people.
Who were these people? Was it everyone before his time that died?
Did it include the righteous and wicked people or prophets also?
Is this a creed based on belief only or is there scripture to back this up somewhere?
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What problems, if any, do Oneness Pentecostals have with the Apostles' Creed?
As a follow-up to previous questions, I'd like to know: **Do Oneness Pentecostals disagree with or "reinterpret" any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?** Here's the context: I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed#English_translati...
As a follow-up to previous questions, I'd like to know: **Do Oneness Pentecostals disagree with or "reinterpret" any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?**
Here's the context: I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed#English_translations) is used as the framework for "Christian theology," implying that those who believe the Apostles' Creed are orthodox. But in this series, non-trinitarians are not considered orthodox.
This makes me wonder – how do certain non-trinitarian groups understand the Apostles' Creed? Do they accept it as written, or simply reject it? Or perhaps they accept it, but interpret particular phrases in ways that trinitarians don't?
Here, I'm most interested in how notable Oneness Pentecostal theologians view the creed (in overview style, if there is disagreement).
Related: Same question for [Christadelphians](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62507/21576) , [Jehovah's Witnesses](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62297/21576) , [Mormons](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62340/21576) , and [Swedenborgians](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62395/21576) .
Nathaniel is protesting
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What problems, if any, do Mormons have with the Apostles' Creed?
As a follow-up to a [previous question](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62297/21576), I'd like to know: **Does the LDS church disagree with or "reinterpret" any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?** Here's the context: I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.w...
As a follow-up to a [previous question](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62297/21576) , I'd like to know: **Does the LDS church disagree with or "reinterpret" any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?**
Here's the context: I'm listening to an audio series in which the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed#English_translations) is used as the framework for "Christian theology," implying that those who believe the Apostles' Creed are orthodox. But in this series, non-trinitarians are not considered orthodox.
This makes me wonder – how do certain non-trinitarian groups understand the Apostles' Creed? Do they accept it as written, or simply reject it? Or perhaps they accept it, but interpret particular phrases in ways that trinitarians don't?
Here, I'd like to know how the LDS church handles this – answers will ideally cite official LDS sources, or at least theologians who are recognized members of the LDS.
Related: Same question for [Christadelphians](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62507/21576) , [Jehovah's Witnesses](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62297/21576) , [Oneness Pentecostals](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62975/21576) , and [Swedenborgians](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/62395/21576) .
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What is the biblical basis against the idea that Jesus descended into hell?
Related question: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/488/21576 The question linked above provides a number of biblical arguments in support of the "descent into hell" (or "[hades](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_views_on_Hades)") or the ["harrowing of hell"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
Related question: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/488/21576
The question linked above provides a number of biblical arguments in support of the "descent into hell" (or "[hades](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_views_on_Hades) ") or the ["harrowing of hell"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrowing_of_Hell) referred to in the [Apostles' Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed) . However, I'm aware that some reject that clause entirely for [historical reasons](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/41911/21576) as well as biblical reasons.
What are the biblical arguments used **against** the descent into hell by Jesus following his death and prior to his resurrection?
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