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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...
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.
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
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
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?
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...
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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?

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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.
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...
The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus
by United Church of God
Let's go back over the second part of Luke 16:22, which states, "The rich man also died and was buried." Let's pause once again to ask a fundamental question. What does the Bible reveal about the state of the dead? "For the living know...
Heaven and Hell What Does the Bible Really Teach?
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?
Beyond Today Television Program
by Gary Petty
2019-07-21
Have you ever poured out your heart to God and heard only silence? Learn how you can resolve this dilemma.
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?
Sermon
by Martin Braun
2022-08-20
Charlotte, NC
This message explains how Jesus' parable does not teach the tradtional view of the hereafter. It explains how the parable fits in with the teaching of the rest of the Bible.
Beyond Today Television Program
by Steve Myers
2019-07-14
The Bible teaches that good people don’t go to heaven or anything like heaven upon death. Tune in to learn the plain truth.
Beyond Today
by , Mike Bennett
Dozens of tools to help you understand more about God’s Word, the Holy Bible, are readily available through the Internet. They are invaluable, but they are free!
Beyond Today Television Program
by Steve Myers
2023-03-19
The teachings of most churches differ considerably from the Bible’s instructions. Is it time you examined your beliefs?

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