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As Jesus descended to the dead does that mean Hell is paradise when he said truly i say to you today you will be with me in paradise?
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∙ 15y ago
Not every Christian believes that Jesus went to hell during the time between His death and His resurrection.
Luke 23:46 tells us that Jesus said to God, "Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit," and then He breathed His last. Jesus didn't need to say that out loud. I believe He did that for the benefit of His listeners and us, so that we would know where He was going when he died. (He had done this before somewhere in the New Testament: prayed out loud before his disciples for the sole reason of their hearing. I forget where it is, though. I sincerely apologize and will come back and edit this when I find it.)
If we were to believe that Jesus went to hell immediately after His death, then that would nullify what He had just said to God. Furthermore, it would make it seem He had lied to the thief on the cross in telling him he would be in "paradise" that day.
The question of where was Jesus' spirit between His death and resurrection opens another question: Where will our spirits go when we die?
I believe we, as believers, will be with Him in paradise, just as the thief is with him. And just as Stephen, in Acts 7:59, when being stoned to death asked the Lord Jesus to receive his spirit. Stephen knew where he was going. Do we?
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∙ 15y ago
The phrase "descended into Hell" in Christian belief refers to Jesus' journey to the realm of the dead, not to Hell as a place of punishment. The statement "today you will be with me in paradise" signifies Jesus' promise of salvation to the repentant criminal, indicating that they would be together in heaven. This shows Jesus' ability to grant redemption and offer hope of eternal life.
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What did Jesus say to the man on the cross to the left of him?
A:Mark's Gospel, the first account to be written, simply says (Mark 15:27-28) that Jesus was crucified between two thieves, one on his left hand and one on his right hand, so that the scripture be fulfilled as Jesus was numbered among the transgressors.Luke's Gospel says that one of the malefactors mocked Jesus, while the other repented, saying to Jesus, "Lord remember me in paradise," to which Jesus said unto him, "Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."Matthew's Gospel says both thieves mocked Jesus - (Matthew 27:44): "They cast the same in his teeth." There is no suggestion that Jesus spoke to either of them, and no likelihood that Jesus would have promised he would be in paradise. Luke's is the theologically most important account and thus the account most Christians prefer.
What were the seven things Jesus said on the cross before he died?
1- "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" which means, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46). 2 - "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34). 3 - "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise" (Luke 23:43). 4 - "Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit" (Luke 23:46). 5 - "Woman, behold your son!" and "Behold your mother!" (John 19:26-27). 6 - "I thirst" (John 19:28). 7 - "It is finished!" (John 19:30).
When do you first receive the Holy Spirit?
In Christian belief, the Holy Spirit is received at the moment of belief in and acceptance of Jesus Christ as one's Savior. This moment is often referred to as the moment of salvation or being born again.
Pontius Pilate's gesture of washing his hand truly frees him from any accountability?
Pontius Pilate's gesture of washing his hands may symbolize his attempt to distance himself from responsibility for Jesus' crucifixion, but ultimately it does not absolve him of accountability in moral or historical terms. Pilate, as governor, had the authority to prevent Jesus' execution and failed to do so despite knowing of His innocence. His decision reflects his prioritization of political expediency over justice.
What Roman at the cross acknowledged Jesus as the Son of God?
It was the Roman centurion at the foot of the cross who acknowledged Jesus as the Son of God according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. He proclaimed, "Truly this man was the Son of God" after witnessing Jesus' crucifixion.
What did Jesus promise to the repentant sinner erom the cross?
Jesus said to the thief on the cross, "Truly, truly, I say unto you, today you will be with Me in paradise."
What did Jesus do the days he was in the grave?
While Jesus' body was in the grave, his spirit was in heaven. Luke 23:43 reads, "And [Jesus] said to [the criminal], "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." (NASB) The word "today" implies that Jesus was going to be in Paradise that very day, directly after his death.
Who did Jesus tell that he would be with him in paradise?
This can be found in Luke 23. The day of Jesus' crucifixion he was not the only one being crucified. There were two thieves there as well. They were on either side of Jesus and they were brothers. The first brother rebuked Jesus, mocking him saying, "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!". The second brother however rebuked his brother. Saying that Jesus did nothing wrong and did not deserve this punishment, but they were thieves and they did. He then to Jesus said "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[d]" Jesus replied to him saying "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." The 2nd thief truly believe that Jesus was the son of God, and because of his belief and faith in Jesus, Jesus told him that he would be in heaven with him after they both died.
What descended on Jesus after he was baptized?
At John 1:32-34 John tells how he bore witness to the Holy Spirit coming upon Jesus. This was Jehovahs approval of his son. This is when his ministry truly started. F
What do you mean by saying Jesus Christ is truly god and truly man?
Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man because the Trinity is 3 persons in one God (meaning all three are truly God) and through the Incarnation Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and became both truly man and truly God.
Sentence for Paradise?
He felt like paradise in the country of Paris. Paradise here is a phrase for very beautiful.
What do Catholics believe is truly and divine and truly human?
Jesus Christ, son of God, is truly divine and truly human.
In what way is Jesus truly different from us?
Jesus is God. He is and was sinless.
What did the blood and water that Jesus shed show?
it showed that Jesus was truly dead
Is there any bible verse that states the christian thief went up with Christ?
In the Gospel attributed to Luke, chapter 23, verse 43, Paradise is generally taken to imply a place in heaven, as also used in 2-Corinthians 12:4 where someone was caught up to paradise, and in REvelation 2:7, referring to "the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God." Luke 23: 43And He said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise."
What is a good greeting for church?
Give honor and glory to God, in the name of Jesus
Who is known as the Son of Man?
Son of Man is one of the many names used to refer to Jesus. This name stresses that Jesus was truly a human being. Jesus is also called to Son of God to stress that He was truly divine.
