Ephesians 4:7-10 Captivity Captive CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO

Captivity captive is a reference to Jesus resurrecting the souls of the OT saints at his own resurrection.  They had been held in Abraham’s Bosom until then.

Old Testament:

1. Lk 16:19-31
   1. In Abraham’s Bossom
   2. In Hell
2. Lk 23:42-43
   1. Paradise down there, Eph 4:9
   2. Now in heaven, II Cor 12:1-4
   3. Jesus preached to men in Abraham’s Bosom, I Pet 4:6
   4. Jesus preached to men in hell, I Pet 3:19-20
3. Matt 27:50-53
   1. At his resurrection some bodies arose
   2. All souls in Abraham’s Bosom arose and he took them to heaven immediately
4. Matt 28:9 (held) with Jn 20:17 (touch not)
   1. Ascended and descended
5. Fulfill propheses of Ps 68:18
6. John saw him in heaven
   1. Rev 1:18 with the keys

 New Testament:

1. Eph 2:6 raised
2. II Cor 5:8, absent/ present
   1. “In” Christ
3. Tribulation
   1. Souls under the altar
   2. Rev 6:9
4. Church Age is unique
   1. “Body of Christ”
   2. Tomorrow gifts for that Body