It is written: For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. (1 Peter 4:6) The final passage which we will examine regarding the Descent of Christ into Hades is another text... Continue Reading →
Salvation After Death?
It is written: Philippians 2:9-11-Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that... Continue Reading →
Four Unpopular Truths About Hell
It is written: Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. [Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, you as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Concluding Thoughts)
It is written: Revelation 5:1-14-And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?" 3 And no... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Twenty-Two)
It is written: For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. (1 Peter 4:6) The final passage which we will examine regarding the Descent of Christ into Hades is another text... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Eighteen)
It is written: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Sixteen)
It is written: But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. 8 Therefore He says: "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN." 9 (Now this, "HE ASCENDED"—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Fifteen)
It is written: But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (1 Corinthians 15:20). Throughout the intertestamentl period, the phrase “the dead” came to have reference not only to death-but to the world of the dead. “In other words, when the New Testament speaks... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Fourteen)
It is written: For David says concerning Him: 'I FORESAW THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE MY FACE, FOR HE IS AT MY RIGHT HAND, THAT I MAY NOT BE SHAKEN. 26 THEREFORE MY HEART REJOICED, AND MY TONGUE WAS GLAD; MOREOVER MY FLESH ALSO WILL REST IN HOPE. 27 FOR YOU WILL NOT LEAVE MY SOUL IN HADES,... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Thirteen)
It is written: "I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death. O Death, I will be your plagues! O Grave, I will be your destruction! Pity is hidden from My eyes." (Hosea 13:14) Throughout the Old Testament, there were prophecies made that one Day, God would bring... Continue Reading →