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Christ did defeat Satan and took his captives (saved OT saints) from hell (Abraham's bosom).

If Jesus did this how did Moses and Elijah appear to him at the transfiguration?

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[Christ did defeat Satan and took his captives (saved OT saints) from hell (Abraham's bosom).]

If Jesus did this how did Moses and Elijah appear to him at the transfiguration?

The same way Samuel appeared to Saul, they were allowed to leave it.

They didn't move permanently until after Christ freed them and took them to heaven.

No Saint was allowed to reside in heaven until Christ had paid for their sins.