#86 The Harrowing of Hell Explained (Matthew 27:52)
By Jonathan S. Rose
Title: The Horrowing of Hell
Topic: First Coming
Summary: We explore the popular medieval idea, captured earlier in two of the ecumenical creeds, that after He died on the cross, Jesus descended "into hell." In later Christianity, this idea has been largely swept aside. We look at it from a fresh perspective and see how it relates to our lives.
Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.
References:
Matthew 27:52-53
Ezekiel 37:1-14
1 Peter 3:10-22; 4:1-6
Hebrews 11:13
Jeremiah 4:31
Psalms 63:1-11; 79:11
Isaiah 24:21-23
Psalms 130
Zechariah 9:11
Isaiah 61:1
Luke 4:16, 21
Revelation 5:5; 6:9-11; 7:3-17; 20:4-5
Ephesians 4:7-9
Isaiah 44:21-23
Spirit and Life Bible Study broadcast from 4/4/2012. The complete series is available at: www.spiritandlifebiblestudy.com
Revelation 6:9-11
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When he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the Word of God, and for the testimony of the Lamb which they had.
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They cried with a loud voice, saying, "How long, Master, the holy and true, until you judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?"
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A long white robe was given to each of them. They were told that they should rest yet for a while, until their fellow servants and their brothers, who would also be killed even as they were, should complete their course.
