I believe He was in hell for the three hours of darkness while on Calvary.
I believe He was there until the payment for believer’s sin was complete. If He did not then His soul did not suffer the punishment for my sins which is eternal death in hell. No river, no tree of life. Was Jesus the first to go to hell? We have to believe our sin debt is paid.
However, now I am questioning that, He did not have a body. The resurrected will have bodies, but will those going to hell have bodies?
There are souls before the throne asking God how long it will be before the return, so how does that come into play?
The wrath of God against evil nations will be the tribulation, how is the death of Jesus fulfilling the wrath of God against the individual?
God does say in Ezekiel 18 and 33 that may bear upon our judgment day. Weighing our evil against our righteous acts.
As usual, more questions. Always wondering.
As I sat in church this morning I thought the message would be about Palm Sunday so I went to Luke to read about His trip to Jerusalem. The last thing He said (in Luke 19:27) before climbing the hill to enter the city was “But these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them in my presence.” (it was the conclusion of the talent parable) My first thought was why are we not afraid of Jesus? Has the church been overcompensating for the righteous judgment of God the Father that we are afraid to teach that it is Jesus who will be sending those who reject Him to hell? Teaching the Word with the Father and Son as one is the issue. On a side note, today was the first day I heard a pastor say that Jesus returns as a Warrior King. Oohrah. No liberal rules of engagement from Him! Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing! So Be It.