Scholarly Resources from Concordia Seminary

Title

52 - Why do Lutherans confess the descent of Jesus into Hell?

Authors

Lawrence Rast, Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. WayneFollow

Files

Publication Date

12-7-2009

Description

Dr. Rast explains why we use the phrase "he descended into hell" in the Apostle's Creed.

Keywords

Apostle's Creed, Christ exhalation, descent into Hell, Formula of Concord

Disciplines

History of Christianity | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Submission Topics

Apologetics; Church History; Ecclesiology (The Church); Practical Theology; Preaching and Teaching; Predestination and Election; Salvation; Worship

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Peter 3:18-19;

Submission Audience

Ministers; Scholars

People in this Resource (separated by commas)

Martin Luther,

Recommended Citation

Rast, Lawrence, "52 - Why do Lutherans confess the descent of Jesus into Hell?" (2009). Congregational Courses: Confessions 2. 52.
https://scholar.csl.edu/ccconf2/52