Understanding the Descent of Jesus into Hell and Its Significance
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He descended into hell
between death and resurrection.
Glorified body - perfect and without suffering.
Who’s in hell when Jesus descends? All of the dead souls leading up to Jesus' death.
Why do dead souls go down to hell and not heaven? The gates of heaven are closed; we need someone to reconcile us after original sin came into the picture.
Jesus goes to hell to retrieve the Holy Souls (the people who couldn't enter into heaven because the gates were closed).
Definition of hell: When the souls are deprived of the vision of God.
Hebrew name for hell: Sheol.
Greek name for hell: Hades.
The place in hell for the people who should have gone to heaven but couldn't (before Jesus' death) is called: The bosom of Abraham.
What happens to the souls who are just, holy, and without any stain when Jesus comes down? They are brought immediately into heaven by Jesus.
Where do the souls that still need purification go? Purgatory.
What is Purgatory? A state of purification.
Does everyone in Purgatory go to heaven in the end? Yes.
What do the people who die after Christ's redemption have? Particular judgment.
Particular judgment: A moment that determines where we will spend eternity.
What will happen at the end of time during the final judgment? We will receive our glorified bodies, and there will be no pain or suffering.
What are the last four things that will happen to everybody?
- Death
- Judgment
- Heaven
- (or) Hell
When do we pray the glorious mysteries? On Wednesdays and Sundays.
What are the first three Glorious Mysteries in order?
- Resurrection of Jesus
- Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
- Descent of the Holy Spirit
What does the cross represent? The bridge to new life.
On what day does Jesus rise from the dead? Easter Sunday.
Why do we rejoice in the resurrection? Because Christ belongs to the world of the living and not the dead.
Who does Christ appear to first? Mary Magdalene.
What did Mary Magdalene think Jesus was? A gardener.
Three women who Jesus first appears to: Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Joanna.
Two apostles who run to Jesus' tomb after news of his resurrection: Peter and John.
What do Peter and John find at the tomb when they arrive? They find that it is empty.