The Summation of All Things in Christ

Studies in Ephesians with a Local Church Emphasis

Lesson 75 : The Descent of Christ part 1 : In the Person of the Holy Spirit  (4:8-9)

This explanation of Psalms 68 quote is entirely secondary to the context  –  Did Paul teach Jesus Christ went to hell during the three days after His death?  –  Three main theories: the descent of the exalted Christ in the Person of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost; the descent of the pre-existent Christ in His incarnation; and Christ descent into hades (hell) for the three days after His crucifixion  –  Non-controversial aspects of these verses  –  THEORY: Jesus Christ’s descent is in the Person of the Holy Spirit and follows the Ascension: pros and cons  –  Psalms 68 and Moses