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Abraham’s bosom (Paradise). Carried by angels. Lazarus Rich Man. GREAT GULF. Died. Torments. Luke 16:19-31. 1. Heaven. HADES. Abraham’s bosom. R. GREAT GULF. R. Torments. Judgment. Hell. 2. Salvation is not universal.
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Abraham’s bosom (Paradise) Carried by angels Lazarus Rich Man GREAT GULF Died Torments Luke 16:19-31 1
Heaven HADES Abraham’s bosom R GREAT GULF R Torments Judgment Hell 2
Salvation is not universal • One saved, one lost, 16:23 (1 Tim 2:3-4; Lk 13:23-24; Matt 7:13-14) • Salvation is conditional, 16:25 (Rom 6:17-18; Heb 5:9) • Reap what we sow, Gal 6:7 • Plan of salvation, Matt 7:21 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:23, 25 3
Death does not end existence • More than flesh, 16:22-23 (Gen 1:26; 2:7; 2 Cor 4:16) • Death is a separation, 16:22 (Gen 2:17; Jas 2:26; Eccl 12:7) • Consciousness after death, 16:23ff; Lk 20:37 (Exo 3:6) Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:22-23 4
Death does not end existence • Do not become angels or ghosts when we die, 16:22, 31 • Do not go directly to the final reward at death, 16:22 • Care and keeping of Christ, Phil 1:23 (Eph 1:21) • Rest, Rev 14:13 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:22-23 5
Second chance doctrines are false • Catholic purgatory, 2 Pet 2:9 • Mormon work for dead, Mk 16:15-16 (Ezek 18:20) • Hindu reincarnation, Heb 9:27 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:26-27 6
Foolishness of trusting in riches • No profit, Lk 9:25 • Destruction and sorrows, 1 Tim 6:9-10 • Non-transferable, Job 1:21 • Lay up treasures in heaven, Matt 6:19-21 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:19, 25 (14) 7
PRESENT Truth persuades us to prepare • No messages from the dead • Gospel persuasion is enough, Rom 1:16; Acts 13:26; Heb 2:2-3 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:27-31 8
The terror of being lost • Torment and anguish without relief • Eternal, Mk 9:43-48; Matt 25:41; 2 Ths 1:8-9 • Fearful, Heb 10:31 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:23-24 10
The COMFORT OF BEING SAVED • Christian comforted from the effects of sin, 2 Ths 2:16-17 • Encouragement and the removal of grief • Be diligent to enter rest, Heb 4:9-11 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:22, 25 11
HADES Heaven Abraham’s bosom R GREAT GULF R Torments Hell Where will you spend your eternity? 12