Gospel Messages
Jesus Went to Hades—Not to Be Punished, but to Set the Captives Free
After Jesus cried out “It is finished” on the cross and committed His spirit to the Father, His body was laid in the tomb. But His soul did not remain inactive. According to Scripture, for three days and three nights He entered the realm of the dead—Hades in Greek, Sheol in Hebrew—to accomplish a triumphant work of liberation. He did not go there to suffer further punishment for our sins. The full price of sin was paid on the cross. Instead, He went to set free those who had been waiting in hope. […]
