Hell’s Descent (Matthew 27:46; LD 16)
/The Apostles’ creed states that Christ descended into hell. This is a statement that concerns people including Calvin. I do grant that it is confusing to speak of Christ descending into hell, but at the same time when we understand the intention of the statement it is something I would say is unclear, but also communicates something very significant. What is so significant about Christ bearing hell? Why does Christ have to endure hell’s suffering to accomplish redemption?