He Descended to the Dead: An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday cover_type:Paperback Ephesians 2 [Saved by Grace]

Ephesians 2 [Saved by Grace] is a celebration of life in Christ after death in sin -- not just for us individually

an AOI Silver Award in 2004

Part 2: Truth and Righteousness

It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series—academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility—making it a useful tool for pastors

He Descended to the Dead: An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday cover_type:Paperback Ephesians 2 [Saved by Grace]"I believe he descended to the dead." The descent of Jesus Christ to the dead has been a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith, as indicated by its inclusion in both the Apostles' and Athanasian Creeds. Falling between remembrance of Christ's death on Good Friday and of his resurrection on Easter Sunday, this affirmation has been a cause for Christian worship and reflection on Holy Saturday through the centuries. At the same time, the descent has