Some individuals accused Jesus of demonic possession due to his acts of expelling demons, forgiving sins, and healing on the Sabbath. However, the church remains faithful to the interpretation of all sacred scriptures, recognizing that the Old Testament points to the life and passion of Jesus.
The podcast discusses the misconception that the Jews as a whole were responsible for the crucifixion and death of Jesus. It clarifies that while there were individuals who played a role, it is not appropriate to lay blame on an entire group of people.
The Paschal Mystery of Christ's Cross and Resurrection is at the center of the good news as it represents Jesus' historical concrete form of being rejected, suffering, dying, and ultimately rising again.
The sacrifice of Christ is described as both the Paschal sacrifice and the sacrifice of the new covenant, offered by the Son of God in reparation for our disobedience through the Holy Spirit.
Christ's redemptive work spreads to all people, including those who died before Christianity. Jesus descended into hell to rescue all souls who chose God.
Jesus's resurrection on the third day after his death not only fulfilled his previous prophecies but also served as a sign that he wouldn't see bodily decay, which was believed to begin on the fourth day after death.