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Ephesians 4:7-10

"He descended into hell" – this short phrase in the Apostles' Creed has generated much confusion and misunderstanding among Christians, even today. What does the Apostles Creed really mean by saying Jesus descended into hell? Where was Jesus in the three days from His death to His Resurrection? Stay tuned as we shine the light of God's Word upon this controversial confessional declaration.

Philippians 2:5-11

Many people believe that Christianity is all about Jesus' teachings and miraculous deeds, but Anglican bishop J.C. Ryle wrote, "In vain is Christ's life and miracles and preaching, if Christ had not at last died for us. We need not merely a teacher, but an atonement, and the death of a substitute." Our eternal hope rests upon this declaration in the Apostles' Creed: “He was crucified, dead, and buried.”

Philippians 2:5-11

In one of his great hymns, Charles Wesley wrote, "Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?" We likewise should be similarly overwhelmed by the amazing love of our Lord Jesus Christ, in willingly going to the cross to suffer an agonizing death by crucifixion, and shedding His blood for the complete forgiveness of all our sins.

John 18:28-19:16

A judge sentences a guilty offender to a punishment that fits the crime – but Jesus allowed Himself to be sentenced to death to suffer the punishment for OUR offenses against an infinitely holy God. Even though He committed no wrongdoing, Jesus received the unjust sentence of death by crucifixion, in order that we who trust in Him might live forever.

Jonah 3

The story of Jonah is a story of God's grace, mercy, and loving persistence and pursuit. Join Dr. Harry Reeder next time on InPerspective as he examines God’s pardoning power toward the notoriously wicked city of Nineveh, as well as the disobedient prophet Jonah.

John 18:28-19:16

The religious leaders and people of Israel heard the teaching of Jesus and witnessed His miracles. And yet, when Pontius Pilate offered to release one prisoner to them, they chose the condemned robber and insurrectionist Barabbas instead of Jesus. Although these events took place centuries ago, every person today faces a similar choice: What will I do with Jesus Christ?

Matthew 1:18-25

The angel appeared to Joseph and proclaimed the fulfillment of Isaiah's Old Testament prophecy from centuries before: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us)." God's glory, God's salvation, and indeed God Himself, have come to us in the miraculous conception, Virgin Birth, and Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 1:18-25

The Apostles' Creed asserts the biblical truth that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. But today, this teaching is denied in many pulpits, and rejected by many who may call themselves Christians. So, why exactly is the biblical doctrine of the miraculous Conception and Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ such an essential element of the Christian faith?

John 3:16

In the hymn “Praise Him! Praise Him!”, we sing “Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever; crown Him, crown Him, Prophet and Priest and King!” Different people filled the Old Testament offices of Prophet, Priest, and King with decidedly mixed results. But only Jesus Christ perfectly fulfills these three offices that were foretold and foreshadowed in the Old Testament.

John 3:16

In the Apostles' Creed we confess, "I believe in Jesus Christ." Yet it is possible to believe the wrong things about Him – and countless people do just that. Genuine faith in Jesus acknowledges Him as Lord and Christ – both truly God and truly man, God's anointed Messiah and the King of Kings. When Christians say, “I believe in Jesus Christ” – what exactly do we mean?