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Beyond Today Television Program
by Steve Myers
2020-11-29
Contrary to common belief, Jesus didn’t say we have immortal souls that go to heaven or hell at death.
Bible Questions and Answers
Did Jesus intend the parable of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31) to give us a real-time view of the state of the dead now, either in heaven or an ever-burning hell? How does this parable fit with the teachings of other scriptures...
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The tale of the rich man and the beggar Lazarus is one of Jesus' most well known parables. It's also one of the most misunderstood sections of the Bible. What was Jesus trying to tell us through this parable?

Beyond Today Television Program
by Steve Myers
2015-06-26
In His parable did Jesus really say people have immortal souls that go to heaven or hell at death? Hear the real truth.
The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus
by United Church of God
The most common interpretation of Jesus' parable of Lazarus and the rich man is that we all have immortal souls that go to either heaven or hell immediately at death. But does this parable really say that?
The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus
by United Church of God
One of the most important questions to consider about the parable of the rich man and Lazarus is whether or not the story is based on actual events. Some argue that, since Jesus specifically mentions Lazarus' name and talks about his and...
The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus
by United Church of God
What have we learned about Jesus' parable about Lazarus and the rich man? We discovered the biblical truth about the resurrection of the dead and the fallacy of an immortal soul going to heaven or an ever-burning hell at the time of death.
The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus
by United Church of God
Read this amazing story: One day a rich man and a poor man both die. Instantly, they both awaken—but to find themselves in very different circumstances.
The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus
by United Church of God
*That is, except Jesus Christ, who came down from Heaven (John 3:13). But when you read in Luke 16:22 that "the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom," it's easy to assume this means Lazarus was taken to heaven.
Sermon
by Craig Scott
2019-01-26
Greensboro, NC
The story of Lazarus and the rich man is actually a story that fits squarely and comfortably within the resurrection sequence we find in Revelation 20:4-5 and multiple other places in scripture. Watch and listen to this message as we walk...
Sermon
by Tim Martens
2019-01-05
Northwest Arkansas
The story of the poor man and the rich man found in Luke 16 is explained from the perspective of warnings to the Church at Laodicea who are prophesied to mistakenly rely on their wealth and decided lack of need, whether physical or...
Sermon
by John Cafourek
2017-01-14
Salem, OR
Rich Man, Poor Man. Do any on you remember the television miniseries from about 40 years ago? Rich Man, Poor Man was based on the 1969 novel of the same name –written in 1969 by Irwin Shaw. Jesus Christ gave a powerful, poignant...
The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus
by United Church of God
What did the rich man do next? "Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame'" (Luke 16:24).
Sermon
by Larry Sharp
2014-09-06
Redlands, CA
Mr. Sharp explains how the parables of Lazarus and the rich man are meant for those called at this time and they are not a just a story about heaven and hell.
Sermon
by Leif Kareliusson
2024-01-27
Northern Virginia
Let’s examine the parable of Lazarus and the rich man. We’ll see that the main point isn’t what happens after death, but to focus our attention on showing generosity and love while we are alive.
What Happens After Death?
by United Church of God
Many interpret one of Jesus' parables to mean that people have immortal souls that go to heaven or hell immediately at death. But does this parable really say that?

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