Did Jesus Preach the Gospel to People in Hell during the Two Days He Was Dead?
Does 1 Peter 3:18-22 teach that Jesus descended into hell and preached to the dead there? There has been an ongoing debate over the years about whether Jesus went to hell and proclaimed the gospel or his spirit went to the Father upon his death (Luke 23:22, 26). The article discusses one of the views that is widely accepted concerning what happened to Jesus between the crucifixion and resurrection.
Christ's Glory in His Sufferings and Descension into Hell
He Descended into Hell
This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe that Christ descended into hell. Hell represents the extent of God's wrath, which we deserved. By satisfying that wrath, Christ has given us assurance of salvation.