All mortal men sin Jesus was a mortal man Before the Harrowing of Hell all sinners went to hell. Period. Jesus is all about the concept of repentance and forgiveness. He broke the bars of Hell and opened a path to Salvation. There are no bars on Hell. This is a fundamental teaching of the Christian faith. The path to salvation is through asking for, and receiving forgiveness. Jesus opened this path to salvation by walking it himself from beginning to end. He was born. He sinned. He died. He went to Hell. He was forgiven. He ascended to Heaven. The only thing he did different was break the bars of Hell