What does the Apostles' Creed say happened after Jesus was buried?
The Apostles' Creed states that after Jesus was buried, He descended into hell. It affirms belief that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and descended into hell. This descent is linked in Scripture to being in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.
Les explains that the Apostles' Creed says Jesus Christ died, was buried, and descended into hell. He notes that many people ask if Jesus actually went to hell, and he answers 'yes and no' because Scripture uses three words for the same place. Les connects this to Matthew 12:40, where Jesus says the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. He also mentions the thief on the cross, to whom Jesus said, 'Today thou shalt be with me in paradise,' contrasting that with being in the center of the earth. Thus the Creed's descent into hell refers to His being in the heart of the earth.