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Sep 1, 2021 · What and where is “Paradise”—and did the thief really go there with Jesus that day? Answer: The Bible shows that the dead are in the grave, awaiting the resurrection; they are not in heaven. The Apostle Peter said, “David did not ascend into the heavens” (Acts 2:34), and Christ said, “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in ...
Sheol was therefore the "paradise" to which Jesus was referring when he hanged on the cross, since the destination was a haven compared to Torments, which was the destination of the unrighteous. When Jesus died on the cross, his soul descended down into Hades, which is Sheol ( Acts 2:27 and Acts 2:31 compared with Ps 16:10 , where "Sheol" is mentioned and equated with the Greek word "Hades" in ...
Jan 1, 2001 · The prisoners He took are not the OT believers confined in Paradise, but those Jesus defeated by His death and resurrection. In keeping with the analogy of the Roman Triumph Paul had in mind, it refers to Satan and his demon host (see Col. 2:14-15).
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All four gospels record the crucifixion of Jesus. The three synoptic gospelsrecord that there were two others who were crucified with Jesus that day. But Luke gives us a detail that is missing from the other accounts. One of the thieves crucified with Jesus seemed to recognize who Jesus was and prayed that Jesus would remember him when he came into...
There is a second passage in the Scripture that many believe has something to say about this question. In 1 Peter 3:18-22, Peter talks about Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension into heaven. There is a part of this passage that is challenging to understand and that has generated a variety of interpretations over the years. In this passag...
The Apostle’s Creed is an early statement of Christian belief that is of unknown origin and date. Included in this creed is the statement about Jesus that he “was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. On the third day he rose again.” The expression “he descended into hell” is controversial. Some denominations eliminate it. Others...
In the end, I do not believe we can know for sure just what Jesus did during those three days, other than being in Paradise. There, we can see him greeting those who had entered before him as well as the repentant thief who entered with him. Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/doidam10 Ed Jarrettis a long-time follower of Jesus and a member of ...
Jan 4, 2022 · However, Jesus’ spirit/soul was not in the tomb. Jesus’ spirit was in the Father’s presence (Luke 23:46; Ephesians 4:8). See more information in our article here. As Jesus was hanging on the cross, paying our penalty for sin, He made a promise to a dying, repentant thief. By the grace of God and the power of Christ, that promise was kept ...
Oct 23, 2023 · Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise” . “How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.” (2 Corinthians 12:4). “To him that overcomes will I give to eat the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God” (Revelation 2:7).
Apr 11, 2022 · As Jesus neared death, He said, “It is finished” (John 19:30). His suffering in our place was completed. His soul/spirit went to hades (the place of the dead). Jesus did not go to “hell” or the suffering side of hades; He went to “Abraham’s side” or the blessed side of hades. Jesus’ suffering ended the moment He died.
