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Expert: Rev. Robert Woods - 6/8/2004


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What happened to Jesus and where was his soul/spirit between his cruxifixion and his resurrection? Did he descend to hell as the Apostles' Creed said? If so, did he suffer hellfire for us? It seems reasonable to me that in order to us from hell, Jesus might have to suffer in our behalf there. But if this was so, why did he said "It's finished" when he breathed his last on the cross?

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Blessings,

At Jesus' death, His soul first went to the Father.  Remember He told the thief on the cross that today they would be together in paradise.  Then His Soul went to Hell to free the Spirits there.  

There is a lot of debate about what happened during that time.  Scripture only tells us that He freed some of the Spirits there.

As far as suffering, I don't think He suffered there.  

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I am an Senior Pastor of Southminster Church in Louisville, KY. I have a Masters of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I have an undergraduate degree in Government/Pre-law. I have special expertise in Church versus State issues. I have done intensive study in Baptist Doctrine and Eschatology. I can answer questions about separation of church and state, christian involvement in politics, what is the Baptist view on abortion, or capital punishment, who is going to heaven or to hell, what are the differences between the churches, why do Baptist immerse people, when is Jesus going to return, what are the signs of the end of time, is the battle of Armageddon going to come soon, and more! I am also co-author of the Book: The End of Days The Warning ISBN-13: 9781424199808 Check out our web site at http://www.theendofdaysthewarning.com

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