Did Jesus Really 'Descend into Hell' like the Apostles' Creed says?

The Apostles' Creed states: "He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell."

But did Jesus really descend into hell? Does Scripture teach this? If not, how and why is this in the creed?

On this episode we'll evaluate several possible interpretations of this phrase and compare them to God's Word to see if they hold up. Join me as we delve into the historical context and theology behind this belief and explore the important question of how we should respond if we cannot affirm this particular line in the Apostles' Creed.

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