1. POOR BUT RICH
- Luke 16:

2. POOR BUT RICH
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“What should it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” ~ Matthew 16:26 ~

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“Do not fear those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” ~ Matthew 10:28 ~

4. 3 STAGES of LIFE Life ~ Death ~ After Life
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3 STAGES of LIFE Life ~ Death ~ After Life

5. “Whose fault is it that caused this man to be born blind?” - John 9 -
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“Whose fault is it that caused this man to be born blind?” - John 9 -

6. I. LIFE ON EARTH v. 19-21 a. the rich man POOR BUT RICH
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I. LIFE ON EARTH v
a. the rich man

7. POOR BUT RICH
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I. LIFE ON EARTH v
b. lazarus

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Lazarus: a beggar
Why did Jesus use this name to teach us about the significance of life?

9. a. lazarus got a horrible burial
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II. DEATH v. 22
a. lazarus got a horrible burial

10. b. the rich man got an honorable burial
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II. DEATH v. 22
b. the rich man got an honorable burial

11. contrast between the rich man and lazarus
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III. AFTER LIFE v
contrast between the rich man and lazarus

12. The rich man ended up poor
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The rich man ended up poor
The rich man who had everything ended up with nothing
The poor man ended up rich
Lazarus ended up with everything he ever needed

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The rich man who did not need anything is now begging for just a drop of water to relieve him of thirst
The poor man who used to depend on the crumbs of bread from the rich man’s table, now has more than enough food and water for himself

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The rich man’s request for relief is a result of him seeing Lazarus drinking from the spring of living water. But Abraham said, “It cannot be! There is a great gulf fixed between them.” (a proof that no one can cross over; a passage that greatly contradicts the doctrine of the purgatory/limbo and prayer for the dead)

15. The merciless rich man now begs for mercy
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The poor man who used to beg for mercy has been shown mercy
The merciless rich man now begs for mercy

16. POOR BUT RICH
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The rich man who did not care about the poor and who assumed heaven because of his birthright in the lineage of Abraham… Now, begs and prays for Lazarus to be sent back to his 5 brothers, who are also in the same path of joining him in hell.

17. POOR BUT RICH
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Abraham: Let them listen to Moses and the prophets Rich Man: But father Abraham, if someone from the dead will come back and tell the story of heaven and hell, they will believe. If I knew what I know now, I would not be here. They don’t have enough information about hell.

18. The rich man’s argument was turned down.
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Abraham: Oh really?! Then why is it that when Lazarus (Jesus’ friend) was raised from the dead… some believed and yet the others still did not.
The rich man’s argument was turned down.

19. ~ ROMANS 10:17 ~ salvation comes from hearing the word
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~ ROMANS 10:17 ~ salvation comes from hearing the word

20. ~ ACTS 9:27 ~ the life beyond the grave
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~ ACTS 9:27 ~ the life beyond the grave

21. POOR BUT RICH
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How many of us have family members who DO NOT have a full assurance of eternity in heaven?

22. POOR BUT RICH
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Are YOU one of those who are UNSURE of your salvation by grace through faith?

23. POOR BUT RICH
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Will you take the CHALLENGE of praying for your family & friends who are not yet sure of eternity? Or those who have not yet put their faith and trust in Christ?

24. Pray! While you are here on earth, pray. Pray before it’s too late.
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Pray! While you are here on earth, pray. Pray before it’s too late.