He Descended into Hell. An Interpretation of 1 Peter 3:18-20

Authors

Martin H. Scharlemann, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

2-1-1956

Document Type

Article

Keywords

hell, apostles creed, doctrine, faith, athanasian creed, christian churches, death, devil, hades, lutheran, theology

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Every Sunday our congregations confess their Christian faith. Each time they use the Apostles' Creed they include in their statement of belief the words "He descended into hell." In recent years this short sentence has come under considerable discussion within our own circles. There has been some question as to the significance of these words as they are used in the Creed. In view of this situation, it is most desirable to re-examine the desconsus in the light of Holy Scripture.

Disciplines

Biblical Studies

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

1 Peter 3:18-20; Ephesians 4:8-9; Romans 10:6-8; Ephesians 2:18; John 1:14; Philippians 1:24; Romans 1:3; Ephesians 2:5-6; Luke 23:46; Luke 8:55;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Scharlemann, Martin H. (1956) "He Descended into Hell. An Interpretation of 1 Peter 3:18-20," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 27, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol27/iss1/8