Catechisma
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Lord’s Day 16

Q44. Why does the creed add, he descended into hell?

To assure me in times of personal crisis and temptation that Christ my Lord, by suffering unspeakable anguish, pain, and terror of soul, especially on the cross but also earlier, has delivered me from the anguish and torment of hell.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

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Isaiah 53:5

Psalm 18:5–6

Psalm 116:3

Matthew 26:36–46

Matthew 27:45–46

Hebrews 5:7–10

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Test Yourself · Q44

Why does the creed add, he descended into hell?