Did Jesus go to hell before he went to heaven?

[melodiegal]

The Apostles Creed states ; " He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from dead;" Does this mead Jesus spent time in Hell. And if so, will we all need to spend some time in hell as well.

Thank you,

Monica Pacheco
Dublin, California

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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Recommended Reading:

• In the Creed what is the place of “the dead”?
• Why do we say Jesus descended into hell?