This is called the first resurrection Revelation —6. There is a much larger group who never knew the truth, and consequently, did not and could not obey. These will be resurrected to physical life at the end of the Millennium and, at that time, be given their first opportunity for salvation. The last group to be resurrected will be those who knew the truth but would not obey. This is the death from which there will be no resurrection. Once burned up, they shall be as though they had never been.
Finally, what is the real lesson—what was Jesus trying to convey by the parable of Lazarus and the rich man? What is the lesson for us today? Poverty is not being praised; nor are riches being condemned. Rather, mercy, commiseration, and benevolence are being extolled.
The parable illustrates that the scribes and Pharisees had corrupted the law, not only in the commandment of loving our enemies, but even that of loving our brethren.
This was not a new, but an old commandment. The lesson is, when you are in your comfort zone, take heed. The example here teaches the value of good works, final rewards, and a reversal in the spiritual status, or condition, of those who fall into the categories represented by Lazarus and the rich man.
The New Testament had not even been written yet! And the Scriptures he knew were able to do what? To make him wise unto salvation! Christ came magnifying the law Isaiah and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God Mark But once we are saved—or converted by a metabolic change into a spirit being—we are rewarded according to our works Matthew ; Revelation Jesus here teaches us that if one refuses to hear Moses and the prophets— the Old Testament as well as the New—we are in imminent spiritual danger.
The Scriptures—the entire Bible, not just part of it—are able to make us wise unto salvation 2 Timothy These are false ministers who are out to deceive you. Some may reason that they do not fall into the category of either Lazarus or the rich man. I believe in God. What more can I do? This is New Testament teaching! The difference between the heart, attitude, and behavior of Lazarus and that of the rich man is a matter of repentance. But the Bible definition of sin is not vague at all.
One cannot transgress a law that does not exist. This is not difficult to understand! Repentance means a change of mind and attitude, turning from self and sin to God. It is a persistent effort to walk a holy walk with God in the way of His commandments.
Thereupon, the selfless sacrifice of Jesus Christ is applied to the repentant sinner and he is washed clean of his sins. In conclusion: where are Lazarus and the rich man? In heaven or in hell? No, they are in their graves awaiting a resurrection, along with all—sinners and saints alike—who have died. Study your Bible—the entire Bible. Let no man deceive you.
Send for the FREE literature listed at the end of this booklet. Prove all things. Hold fast that which is good. And most of all, pray and take heed that you may share the eternal reward of Lazarus This is the transliteration of the Heb. Hence, geenna was used for the fires of destruction associated with the judgment of God. Mark 9. Luke The meaning which the Greeks put upon it does not concern us; nor have we anything to do with the imaginations of the heathen, or the traditions of Jews or Romanists, or the teachings of demons or evil spirits, or of any who still cling to them.
The Old Testament is the fountain-head of the Hebrew language. But the case is entirely different with the Greek language. The Hebrew Sheol is a word Divine in its origin and usage. The Greek Hades is human in its origin and comes down to us laden with centuries of development, in which it has acquired new senses, meanings, and usages. Seeing that the Holy Spirit has used it in Acts 2.
The meaning He has given to Sheol in Ps. The word occurs eleven times Matt. Acts 2. In the R. Tartaroo occurs only in 2 Pet. Homer describes it as subterranean cp. The Homeric Tartarus is the prison of the Titans, or giants cp. Rephaim , Ap. All Scripture quotations were taken from the King James Version except as noted.
Was Lazarus Taken to Heaven? What Is Death? Death is the opposite of life Death is the opposite of life, not the continuance of life in some other form or place. O grave, where is thy victory? More Than One Resurrection! Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The rich man also died and was buried. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment. Commentaries for Luke James You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. Commentaries for James Mark Commentaries for Mark Matthew Commentaries for Matthew Paying Attention to How We Live.
In Touch Ministries. Luke 16 Commentary. Matthew Henry. Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The Fourfold Gospel. Your Heavenly Escorts. They have found ways of justifying their lifestyle and rebelliousness. Jesus is making a pointed accusation that the Pharisees are doing the same with Him. The Jewish Scriptures point to Him as the Messiah, but they refuse to see it. He tells the Pharisees elsewhere "You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life.
These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life" John — Obviously, the surface level point about not ignoring those who are suffering while we live in luxury is apt.
Most folks in the West live lavish lifestyles that would surprise first-century rich people. Those who follow Jesus and consider Scripture to be an authority in their life need to be serious about sacrificial and generous giving. On top of that, we need to wrestle with this parable's larger point, which is that it's critical that we act on the truth that we know.
There are many scriptural teachings that we excuse ourselves from taking seriously. Maybe it's because we pretend not to really understand them or we tell ourselves that we need just a little more information and clarification before we obey. It could be that we know it's something we need to work on—and we promise ourselves that we will do so later. A lot of that self-talk is merely a means of avoiding what we know we should do.
We won't be able to plead ignorance or claim not to have understood the expectations. Jesus is encouraging His listeners to do some self-examination. And as James reminds us, we can't "merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Parables were one of Jesus's favorite methods for delivering some of His most profound teachings.
While they can be confusing, Jesus's parables are all packed with meaning. If you're interested in learning more about these insightful messages, check out " Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables? Some scholars believe there are more than prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament.
These prophecies are specific enough that the Compassion and kindness are surprisingly common. People all over the world, from every walk of life, are willing to make sacrifices in Jesus calls His people salt and light.
We're supposed to have an impact on the world around us. And He demonstrates His Jesus Film Project. Let's take a look at this challenging parable. Setting the stage for this teaching Luke 15 begins with some Pharisees and lawyers mingling into the crowd where Jesus has been teaching. Jesus responds by launching into a number of parables : The parable of the lost sheep Luke —7 The parable of the lost coin Luke —10 The parable of the prodigal son Luke —32 The parable of the shrewd manager Luke —13 When He gets to the last parable which touches on how we use our money and resources, Luke tells us that the "The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus" Luke Introducing the characters "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day.
The setting of the drama The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side. It's essential that we draw our attention to a couple of elements of this story: The rich man's sin: There's never any indication of any abuse or mistreatment aimed at Lazarus.
Abraham merely points out that the rich man lived in comfort while Lazarus was tormented and now the roles are reversed. He wasn't wicked to Lazarus; he was indifferent. The rich man's hubris: It's almost comical that in this new situation, the rich man ignores Lazarus to address Abraham. In fact, as far as the rich man is concerned, Lazarus is still a prop—someone with no agency of his own.
He wants Abraham to send Lazarus to quench his thirst.
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