Question:
From the Apostles Creed
“on the third day, He arose again from the dead.”
Was Jesus in Purgatory?
We don’t know for sure — maybe someone has a better answer than me.
I would say that the Bible quote Christ to the Good Thief: Today thou shalt be with me in Paradise.”
So where was Paradise at that time?
As far as sin is concerned — I would say that Jesus only descended into hell (Purgatory at that time) to free the captive souls.
Anyone have more substantial info on this?
I believe he “descended into hell” which, prior to His arrival, contained all the dead since they had no means of entry into Heaven, having died before Christ opened the gates to Heaven via His sacrificial death.
Those who embraced Christ’s message were released.
Those who rejected His message remained.
After His resurrection, God’s saving grace was and remains available.
Only those who obey him perfectly in this life can enter Heaven directly.
Those who are free from serious, unrepented sin must undergo temporary purification in purgatory.
Those who refuse His grace and die obstinate in their sins go to hell.