Paragraph 636

636. By the expression “He descended into hell”, the Apostles’ Creed confesses that Jesus did really die and through his death for us conquered death and the devil “who has the power of death” (Heb 2:14).


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

35. What are the most important symbols of the faith?

242. What is the function of the liturgical year?

85. Why did the Son of God become man?

188. What is the vocation of the lay faithful?

173. In what sense is the Church missionary?

423. What is the grace that justifies?

447. How does one respect the holiness of the Name of God?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the importance of courage in standing up for the truth, according to the Bible in Philemon 1:8-9?

What does the Bible teach about the importance of humility and modesty?

David’s old age and death: the end of a life of ups and downs (2 Samuel 23, 24)

What does the statement “God so loved the world that he gave his son” in John 3:16 mean?

What is the spiritual battle mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:3-4, and how can a Christian fight it?

The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.

What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?