Hell In Question

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

Thanks to both of you brethren...

I will read over these.

The one I posted is by a universalist, but look past and look at the actual study of the word hell.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

The one I posted is by a universalist, but look past and look at the actual study of the word hell.

Will do...

[tdc]

Thanks for the links Revelationist and Truthseeker

[Michael The Disciple]

Here is a good study for one who has no bias going in.

http://www.pickle-publishing.com/papers/immortality.htm

[tdc]

So far, most of what I already suspected to be true has been shown. Does anyone have any solid evidence that "hell" as most of us have been taught from childhood, is in fact a reality?

Is there any real compelling evidence that would suggest one who dies in sin will burn in fire for all eternity?

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by tdc

So far, most of what I already suspected to be true has been shown. Does anyone have any solid evidence that "hell" as most of us have been taught from childhood, is in fact a reality?

Is there any real compelling evidence that would suggest one who dies in sin will burn in fire for all eternity?

Do you think the story of Lazarus and the rich man is true or a parable?

[Revelationist]

Originally Posted by tdc

Thanks for the links Revelationist and Truthseeker

Your very welcome. Hope you enjoy...

[Revelationist]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

Do you think the story of Lazarus and the rich man is true or a parable?

A parable....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM4FIpfuNno

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPc6qtuToiY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBcvwowXyuY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IN7IwM2M8Y

[Lafon]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

Do you think the story of Lazarus and the rich man is true or a parable?

I believe that this question is easily answered by the Bible itself....

In the words of Matthew 13:34 we find it written that Jesus ALWAYS spoke to those outside the inner circle of His chosen disciples through means of "...parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them." Again, in the words of Mark 4:34 we find a further explanation of this important matter: "...and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples."

When considering the contents of these two important passages of Scripture in our attempts to properly interpret our Lord's statement about "a certain rich man" and "a certain beggar named Lazarus" (see Luke 16:19-31), then it would seem that it would be altogether fitting and proper for one to FIRST determine to whom our Lord's words were being directed. In so doing, we find that in the words of Luke 16:14-15 that He was NOT speaking to His chosen disciples, but to the Pharisees.

In this manner should we not conclude that the story of the rich man and Lazarus was none other than a parable?

Still not convinced that it is a parable? Well, lets consider the following words of our Lord, and seek to determine the manner in which they might be useful in making the proper distinction about the matter:

In the words of John 5:22 we find Jesus saying, "For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son."

Now lets employ some sound reasoning and common logic here. If it be that the story of the rich man and Lazarus were an HISTORICAL event (something that had already taken place), then would not such a conclusion imply that the "Father" (i.e., God, who is a Spirit), had already rendered judgment upon these 2 men, and in so doing, had done something which Jesus said that only He would do? Besides this, when will the judgments which Christ Jesus will render take place? Is not His judgment an event which takes place on the "last day"?

Rather than continued speculation, assumptions, etc., about this matter, lets allow the Bible to "speak for itself," for in doing that then we discover that the answer to every matter can be easily found.

Regards

[tdc]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

Do you think the story of Lazarus and the rich man is true or a parable?

I believe it is a parable.