What does the Apostles' Creed say happened between Jesus's death and resurrection?
The Apostles' Creed states that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and descended into hell. This descent into hell is what the creed places between His death and resurrection. According to the creed, believers affirm that He died, was buried, and descended into hell.
Les explains that the Apostles' Creed says Jesus Christ died, was buried, and descended into hell. He notes that people often ask, 'You mean Jesus actually went to hell?' and he answers, 'Yes and no,' because Scripture uses three words that all speak of the same place. Les connects the creed's descent into hell with Matthew 12:40, where Jesus said the Son of Man would be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. He also points to Jesus' promise to the thief on the cross, 'Today thou shalt be with me in paradise.' So between His death and resurrection, the creed places His burial and descent into hell, which relates to His being in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.