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Friends,
When you think about it, everything falls into place when pulling the logic together about Jesus' teaching about the 'Rich man and Lazarus.' Therefore, there is NO place called Purgatory, another false teaching of the Catholic church. And we just found out that "Paradise" has been emptied, and all REAL Believers go straight to heaven after they die ! What a strengthening, beautiful thought ! ! ! Not that I am some 'brave man' or fearless Soldier... but I don't have too much fear of death, as I have told my wife on many occasions. PTL. And the enemies wonder how Christians can face certain death, with a smile on their faces... Ha! But wrap the Muslim in pig guts and he will be terrified... duh. Is it not important to teach our children the TRUTH of the Bible, ASAP ? Before they are exposed to all the Islamic baloney invading our country ? I know from experience that death could claim us in a heart beat.... having cheated death so many times in my life.
Yes, Something special happened to me while I was down South of Milwaukee, WI., this past week, visiting some relation. As I finally got to my CLEAN Motel and took a hot shower to wash off all the filth and animal dander that made me break out in hives, etc., I was too lazy to get my own bible out of my truck, so I grabbed the motel Gideon's bible to get some strength as I was heart broken about some personal problems/ challenges and despair. I found a certain passage that somehow perked me up and gave me rest and closure, about being lonely, etc. And then after I prayed in earnest for the Lord to help solve my personal problem, I fell asleep under CLEAN sheets and woke up so refreshed and stable! Seems like I left all my worries in God's capable hands, one way or another, and drove back home that early morning at 1:30 AM in the rain and fog, 4 hours, only to arrive home to my beautiful wife at dawn. [It's really strange RIGHT NOW as I am typing that an intense rain storm is coming down so hard that the lights are flickering on and off !! And I was just thinking that I invested some big bucks in two good dual-fuel, double mantle Coleman lanterns... lol, for such an emergency... Ha!] ---Anyway, it seems like my wife was somewhat relieved that I came home so early and everything that stressed us out was dissolved and over.... thank God. Well, I feel like a whole different man now, and even lost some weight. So, I think that the difficult trip/ get away, had some very positive effects all around. I noticed what a lonely, rat race, and super stressed life style was going on in the 'big city' down there, and realized that I had it much better way U.P. North in our Summer paradise, so to speak. We are protected, in a sense, from the evils of big city corruption and violence...... but it's really God that protects us if we surrender ourselves to His Son, Jesus Christ. Most people on earth will never do that, and so will perish with the evil doers. In fact, not believing and following Christ IS A BIG SIN, and punishable with Hell ! Most people just cannot wrap their small minds around that fact, sorry. They think that if they lead a so-called, "good life," that somehow they will make it to heaven... Ha! They never, ever bother to crack open that great Book that clearly defines the truth and the false, on a 6th grade reading level. Ho-Hum, is their reply... and they also make fun of true Christians [whom they always point out are so dang imperfect and full of sins!]. I may have not always set the 'good' proper example and have admitted my sins of the past many times, but I know for sure what the bible has to say about Salvation ! Yes, my enemies never miss a beat in pointing out what a rascal, a dirty rotten sinner I am.... and so, how can I preach and teach, when I am that sinner man ? ! But they miss the whole point. I know how to forgive, but I don't have to associate with them, and I won't.
The rain is over and passed on now, and back to bed for me @ 2:12 AM.
Warm Regards,
Tom
Is The Rich Man And Lazarus A Parable?
Q. (Luke 16: 19.31).. Is the “story” about Lazarus and the rich man a parable or not? Can we assume from that’s what happens to believers and unbelievers after death or not? Some people make this passage out to be “just another parable”. What is your opinion?
A. I don’t believe the story of Lazarus is a parable because in parables Jesus never named his characters, instead calling them “a certain man” for instance. Also the story is consistent with Jewish belief regarding life after death in Biblical times.
I think the Lord was explaining to us what he would be referring to when from the cross He promised one of those beside Him, “Today you’ll be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43). In Jewish tradition, Paradise is called “Abraham’s side” (Luke 16:22), and was the place where those who believed that a Redeemer would come to save them went to await Him. It was in Hades.
By the way, after Jesus returned from the dead He went to Heaven to sprinkle His blood on the altar there (Hebrews 9:11-12). This opened Heaven’s gates for the first time and since then every believer goes straight to Heaven upon dying. (Phil. 1:23-24)
He took everyone in Paradise to Heaven too, so Paradise is empty today. Only the other side of Hades where the rich man went, is still occupied. It will be emptied at the
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A. I don’t believe the story of Lazarus is a parable because in parables Jesus never named his characters, instead calling them “a certain man” for instance. Also the story is consistent with Jewish belief regarding life after death in Biblical times.
I think the Lord was explaining to us what he would be referring to when from the cross He promised one of those beside Him, “Today you’ll be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43). In Jewish tradition, Paradise is called “Abraham’s side” (Luke 16:22), and was the place where those who believed that a Redeemer would come to save them went to await Him. It was in Hades.
By the way, after Jesus returned from the dead He went to Heaven to sprinkle His blood on the altar there (Hebrews 9:11-12). This opened Heaven’s gates for the first time and since then every believer goes straight to Heaven upon dying. (Phil. 1:23-24)
He took everyone in Paradise to Heaven too, so Paradise is empty today. Only the other side of Hades where the rich man went, is still occupied. It will be emptied at the
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