ArchivedAre people in Heaven/Hell right now?Omega, in John 17 we find: Jesus work was finished before the crucifixion; what was left was the sacrifice required by the Law. In John we read that Jesus was crucified on the Passover preparation day: So Jesus is our Passover that saves us from the second death. So what was finished with Jesus’ death; the end of the Old Covenant and the institution of the New Covenant. I believe your understanding of the following is correct: Jesus did lead those captive in captivity to freedom when he descended and then ascended to heaven. However, this does not apply to the Bride of Christ for which Jesus will return for as described in Revelation 20. The Hebrew nation is portrayed as God’s wife in the OT (Old Covenant) while those who come to faith in Christ are referred to as His Bride in the NT (New Covenant). In Revelation 1:18 Jesus is stating He has authority (the keys) over hell and death, which He uses to release believers from hell and death at the first resurrection and for those to be judged to the second death at the second resurrection. |
🌈Pride🌈 goeth before Destruction
When 🌈Pride🌈 cometh, then cometh Shame