2. Destroys several false doctrines: Destroys several false doctrines:UniversalismAnnihilationismPurgatorySoul-Sleeping Second Chance

3. The validity of the narrative? The validity of the narrative? Some Observations from the text? Some Observations from the text? Making Application... Making Application...

4. The position is often taken that the teaching of Jesus in these passages is to be taken literally. However, the language and setting are highly figurative and the story must be seen as a parable. Virtually every scene in the story contradicts the teachings of Scriptures, and the parable was therefore intended to convey spiritual truths to the leaders of Israel.

5. A Narrative - A Narrative - Is not called a parable - Is not called a parable - Does not have the marks of a parable - Does not have the marks of a parable - Contains proper names Contains proper names Parable or not – it teaches the truth! Parable or not – it teaches the truth! Luke 16:19-20 (KJV) There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: [20] And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,

6. Wealth & poverty are not accurate indicators of ones standing before God - Luke 12:21; James 2:5 Wealth & poverty are not accurate indicators of ones standing before God - Luke 12:21; James 2:5 Money is amoral – righteousness is what matters!! Money is amoral – righteousness is what matters!! Luke 16:22-23 (NKJV) So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. [23] And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

7. Why was the rich man LOST? – Why was the rich man LOST? – He did nothing! – (19) – What if we do nothing? Matt 25:31-46 He did nothing! – (19) – What if we do nothing? Matt 25:31-46 He was selfish & self-centered – (19-21) – Jesus was selfless - 2 Cor. 8:9; We cannot be selfish and love God - 1 John 3:17; He was selfish & self-centered – (19-21) – Jesus was selfless - 2 Cor. 8:9; We cannot be selfish and love God - 1 John 3:17; He laid up treasures on earth rather than in heaven – (19-21) – [Like the rich fool – Luke 12:13-21] – What if our heart is set on earthly things? – Mat 6:19-21; He laid up treasures on earth rather than in heaven – (19-21) – [Like the rich fool – Luke 12:13-21] – What if our heart is set on earthly things? – Mat 6:19-21;

8. In Classical Greek... In Classical Greek... Homer - "god of the underworld Homer - "god of the underworld In other literature, it stood for "the underworld" as the abode of all the dead which was divided into two parts (similar to Luke 16) In other literature, it stood for "the underworld" as the abode of all the dead which was divided into two parts (similar to Luke 16) These two parts were 1) The "Elysian fields", & 2) Tartarus", the place of punishment These two parts were 1) The "Elysian fields", & 2) Tartarus", the place of punishment The Word HADES - 23

9. In the NT, "Hades" is found eleven times... In the NT, "Hades" is found eleven times... Ten times it is translated "hades" in the NKJV & "hell" in the KJV (Mat 11:23; 16:18; Luke 10:15; 16:23; Ac 2:27, 31; Rev 1:18; 6:8; 20:13,14), and once it is the "grave" (1 Co 15:55) Ten times it is translated "hades" in the NKJV & "hell" in the KJV (Mat 11:23; 16:18; Luke 10:15; 16:23; Ac 2:27, 31; Rev 1:18; 6:8; 20:13,14), and once it is the "grave" (1 Co 15:55) The realm of ALL the dead and made up of two separate parts... Paradise and Tartarus - cf. 2 Pe 2:4,9 The realm of ALL the dead and made up of two separate parts... Paradise and Tartarus - cf. 2 Pe 2:4,9 The Word HADES - 23

10. The Word HADES!! GEHENNA

11. Recognition - he lifted up his eyes and saw – 23; I am tormented... – 24,28 Recognition - he lifted up his eyes and saw – 23; I am tormented... – 24,28 Communication – Father Abraham, have mercy on me... – 24 Communication – Father Abraham, have mercy on me... – 24 Experience – Cool my tongue... I am tormented in this flame – 24 Experience – Cool my tongue... I am tormented in this flame – 24 Remembrance – in your life,... I have five brothers – 25,27,28 Remembrance – in your life,... I have five brothers – 25,27,28 Conscious existence continues after death!!

12. Cannot change own state – between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. – 26 Cannot change own state – between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. – 26 Cannot change others - For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. - 28 Cannot change others - For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. - 28 There Is No Second Chance After Death!!

13. Faith & salvation comes by hearing Gods revealed word! – Rom. 10:17; Acts 2; 8; 10; 16; 17... 2 Tim 3:17 Faith & salvation comes by hearing Gods revealed word! – Rom. 10:17; Acts 2; 8; 10; 16; 17... 2 Tim 3:17 Only by heeding the Word of God can one escape torment & hell! – The rich man had not; the only hope for his brothers was to hear the Law – We MUST HEAR JESUS & His apostles!! - Mat 17:5; Jn 12:48; Acts 14:46; Only by heeding the Word of God can one escape torment & hell! – The rich man had not; the only hope for his brothers was to hear the Law – We MUST HEAR JESUS & His apostles!! - Mat 17:5; Jn 12:48; Acts 14:46; Let Them Hear Moses & The Prophets!! - 29

14. No direct operation of the Holy Spirit – The Holy Spirit spoke to them through Moses & the prophets – He speaks today through Jesus & His apostles – Heb 1:1,2; 1 Cor. 14:37; Eph 3:3-5; Rev 2:1,7; Heb 4:12 No direct operation of the Holy Spirit – The Holy Spirit spoke to them through Moses & the prophets – He speaks today through Jesus & His apostles – Heb 1:1,2; 1 Cor. 14:37; Eph 3:3-5; Rev 2:1,7; Heb 4:12 If God's Word doesn't move you to repentance, a miracle won't either! – John 20:30,31; John 11:43-53; 12:10-11 If God's Word doesn't move you to repentance, a miracle won't either! – John 20:30,31; John 11:43-53; 12:10-11 Let Them Hear Moses & The Prophets!! - 29

15. We will be Conscious after death!! – Phili 1:23 We will be Conscious after death!! – Phili 1:23 There Will Be NO Second Chance After Death!! - Heb 9:27 There Will Be NO Second Chance After Death!! - Heb 9:27 We Must Hear & Obey Jesus Christ or Be Lost For All Eternity!! – 2 Cor. 5:10 We Must Hear & Obey Jesus Christ or Be Lost For All Eternity!! – 2 Cor. 5:10 We must love & care for our fellow man – seeking spiritual things rather than material things!! - Gal 6:10; Rom 8:5-8 We must love & care for our fellow man – seeking spiritual things rather than material things!! - Gal 6:10; Rom 8:5-8 If I am lost it will be MY fault!! – Titus 2:11,12; 2 Pet 3:9; Rev 22:17 If I am lost it will be MY fault!! – Titus 2:11,12; 2 Pet 3:9; Rev 22:17

16. The validity of the narrative? The validity of the narrative? Some Observations from the text? Some Observations from the text? Making Application... Making Application...

17. Are you ready for YOUR existence after death??? Are you ready for YOUR existence after death??? Today is the day of salvation!! Today is the day of salvation!!