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In no way did Christ descend to hell/hades, call it what you will. Read the passage in context.
"Therefore it says,“When he ascended on high he led a host of captives,
and he gave gifts to men.”
9 (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth? 10 He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) Eph. 4:8-10
It first talks about Christ ascending. Where did he ascend from? From the earth to heaven.
Then it talks about him descending. Where did he descend from? From heaven to the earth. This happened at the time of his incarnation.
It is talking about how Christ left his throne of glory and descended to the lower regions, which is THE EARTH. It is very clear if you read a decent translation and read it in context.
Scholars also propose that this passage could be talking about when Christ descended back to earth at Pentecost to give his gifts to the church. This makes sense, in light of the last line of verse 8 "he gave gifts to men." His descent was in the person of the Spirit.
Whichever case is right, Jesus did NOT descend to hell. On the cross when he died he said,
"Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last." Luke 23:46
"It is finished!" John 19:30 Jesus died, did not go to hell/hades but went to be with the Father till the Resurrection.
Well...that should have been the first thing provided, rather than a hatchet job that was provided with an agenda.
Anyone who would search YouTube for an abomination to prove something, can use that same energy for good and find what you need. I have no idea where I can find that exact televised segment. You can try his website. There are countless written and audio teachings there. I'm not sure about videos.
Anyone who would search YouTube for an abomination to prove something, can use that same energy for good and find what you need. I have no idea where I can find that exact televised segment. You can try his website. There are countless written and audio teachings there. I'm not sure about videos.
My own people? Not sure what you mean by that. I am a Christian and my people are other Christians. The only sides I know of is Us (Christians) against the powers of darkness. So since I am a Christian are you saying you are a member of the powers of darkness? Thought I was talking to a fellow believer.