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Topic: Rich Man

Episode Topic Audio

2023-12-22
Hell (Lazarus & the Rich Man): Could you expand on the idea that "Lazarus and the Rich Man" may be a parable rather than a depiction of an actual event? [Luke 16:19-31]
Hell (Eternal Torment): Would you expound on the scripture saying those who take the mark will be tormented forever? [Revelation 14:6-11, Revelation 9:17, Isaiah 34:9-10, Revelation 19:3, Genesis 19:28]. Rec: "Three Views of Hell" by Steve Gregg or topical lectures.


2023-12-13
"Lazarus & the Rich Man:" What is the meaning of the parable of "Lazarus & the Rich Man?"



2023-10-11
Repentance After Death (from Hell): How could someone repent after death? [Luke 16:19ff, Hebrews 9:27].



2023-07-21
The Number "12": What is the significance of the reoccurring number "12" in scripture? [Genesis 1:18].
Lazarus & the Rich Man: Would you be open to changing your view that the story of Lazarus & the Rich Man is a parable?


2023-07-20
Recognizing Others in Hades, the Lake of Fire, or Heaven: Will we recognize one another in Heaven and the other place? [Luke 16:19-31, 1 Corinthians 13:10].



2023-05-31
Judgment-Directly to Hell: How can we justify unbelievers going directly to hell based on the story of "Lazarus & the Rich Man?" [Hebrews 9:27-28, John 5:28-29, Matthew 25].



2023-05-08
Repentance from Hell: Could you deal with the scripture in Hebrews and the uncrossable chasm described in hell in the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man, that appear to contradict the possibility of someone possibly repenting in Hell? [Hebrews 9:27, Luke 16:19f, Revelation 20:14].



2022-11-22
Sheol-Two Compartments (Paradise & Hell): Are the people in "Paradise" or "Abraham's Bosom" actually adjacent to those in hell? [Luke 16:19-31].



2022-09-23
View of Activity on Earth from Heaven: Does the story of "Lazarus & the Rich Man" indicate that we will be able to see and know what is going on earth from heaven? [Hebrews 12:1].



2022-08-16
One or two Lazarus': Is the Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead the same Lazarus that Jesus talked about in the parable about the Rich Man & Lazarus? [Luke 16:19-31, John 11:38-44]



2022-06-23
Lazarus & the Rich Man: Was the parable of "Lazarus & the Rich Man" possibly prophetic, since a real Lazarus is raised by Jesus, and people do not believe? [Luke 15:19-31, John 11:1-21].



2022-05-30
Dispute Over the Body of Moses: Why is there a dispute over the body of Moses? Did it really happen? [Jude 1:9, Deuteronomy 34:5-7, Zechariah 3:2].
Moses: Where did Moses go when he died?
Lazarus & the Rich Man: Was Lazarus & the Rich Man a true story? Is that telling us about where Moses went? [Luke 16:19-31].

2022-04-11
Camel & Eye of the Needle: What are you thoughts on the verse about the camel going through the "eye of the needle?" [Matthew 19:24, Hebrews 6:4-6, Luke 1:37].



2021-12-03
Christian Ministers Living with Great Wealth: Some ministers brag on how much their chandeliers cost and have expensive jets, and yet if drug dealers can live that way, why not Christians? [2 Timothy 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 4:8-11, Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:58].



2021-07-06
The "Eye of a Needle": Could you clarify the verse's meaning about "the eye of the needle" and if it is referring to a real gate called that? [Matthew 19:24].



2021-02-05
"What Must I Do to Have Eternal Life?" Could you explain why Jesus responded with the law of the old covenant, when the rich young ruler questioned, "What must I do to have eternal life?" [Matthew 19:16].



2020-12-15
Rich Young Ruler: How does repentance fit into the story of the rich young ruler? [Matthew 19:16-30, Matthew 7:21-23].



2020-11-17
Rich Young Ruler: Why did Jesus tell the rich man that he had to sell everything when earlier all He required of others was repentance? [Luke 4, Matthew 19:21, Mark 10, Luke 18].



2020-10-27
Seeking "The Kingdom of God": Is seeking "the Kingdom of God" the most important thing we are to do? [Matthew 6:33, Matthew 24:14].
Seeking Success in a Career: If we are disciples of Christ, should we be seeking financial success in our career? [I Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Acts 3:6, Matthew 10:8, Matthew 19:23, Ephesians 4:28, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 4: 11, I Timothy 6:17, I Timothy 6:9, I Corinthians 12:31].


2020-10-15
Eye of the Needle: What is your definition of the "eye of the needle"? [Luke 18:25, Matthew 18:25].



2020-08-12
Resurrection Not Enough to Convince Some: Does the story of "Lazarus & the Rich Man" indicate that the resurrection would not be enough to convince anyone? [Luke 16:19-31, John 12:10-11, John 5:45-47]



2020-04-14
Lazarus & the Rich Man: What happened in the story of Lazarus and the rich man? [Luke 16:19-31, John 5].



2019-04-24
Rich Young Ruler: Are these instructions for everyone? Considering individual motivations, and how possessions are viewed. [Luke 6: James, Revelation 3].



2019-02-27
The Rich young ruler & being Good: hat is the definition of good? [Luke 18:18-34]



2018-11-08
Rich Man & Lazarus: Discussion about the Rich man & Lazarus parable. (2 calls in a row of not being able to clarify what the question is)



2018-11-06
Rich Man & Lazarus Parable: Isn't the story of the Rich Man & Lazarus literal since it has real names in it?
Jonah going to Hell: The Jonah & Whale story, doesn't it say that Jonah's soul went to hell?


2018-04-12
Rich Man & Lazarus: So the Rich Man & Lazarus, you said that might've been a Jewish fable written down somewhere. Did they ever find the story in Jewish literature?
Supernatural DNA for Jesus: Where did the other half of the DNA come from for Jesus?


2018-04-10
Rich Young Ruler: When Jesus was talking to the Rich Young Ruler, is there a reason He specifically listed the 5 commandments that He did? [Matthew 19:16-30, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-30]



2017-10-12
Pastors Getting Wealthy off the Gospel: What do you think about ministers living high off the hog?



2017-08-14
Using Rabbinical Literature in Jesus' Time; The rich man & lazarus, rabbinical literature, Jesus used familiar literature for His audience.



2017-08-08
The Rich Man & Lazarus: Is Lazarus & the rich man a real story or parable? At the time of your lectures you said you didn't know if there was related rabbincal stories. Is there a literal lake of fire?



2017-07-21
Wealthy People: You were talking about wealthy atheists giving money the other day, & Warren Buffet, "There are many ways to get to heaven, but this is a good way" after he gave a whole bunch of money. How would you rebut that?



2017-07-20
Giving Sacrificially: Even though atheist gives billions, it's a drop in the bucket to them. They need to give sacrificially in order for it to count. [Mark 12:41-44]



2016-12-07
Gold & jewels described in Heaven: Even though man likes those metals down here, why would that be enticing for us? Just foliage of living green would be more enticing.
UFO's in Scripture: In Ezekiel 1:4-15 is it talking about a UFO? [Ezekiel 1:4-15]


2016-11-16
Striving: It's easy to see why people who don't want Jesus won't make it, but some people want to, who ARE striving, they won't make it? [Luke 13:24]



2016-08-01
The Rich Person in James: Who is the rich person? Who is he addressing & how serious is he being? [James 5:1-6]



2016-04-07
Rich Man & Lazarus: Why does the Rich Man go to hell & the other to heaven (Abraham's Bosom)?
Speaking in Tongues: What is your view about speaking in tongues?


2016-03-28
Abraham's Bosom: Can you please explain Abraham's Bosom? [Luke 16:18-31]



2013-12-02
"Lived Not Again": Can you explain the people who "lived not again" in Revelation 20? [Revelation 20:5, Revelation 6:9-11]
Rich Man & Lazarus: What is the best interpretation of the Rich Man & Lazarus parable? [Luke 16:19-31]


2013-08-27
Hell & Not knowing the Heart: Caller wanted to talk about the eternal torment view of Hell, citing the Rich Man & Lazarus parable. [Jeremiah 17:9-10, Luke 16:19-31]



2013-08-20
Stewardship of Money: Is it wrong to for a Christians who are wealthy to maintain a luxury lifestyle when they know of a whole bunch of people are very poor?



2013-07-31
Rich Christians: Is it okay to be a rich Christian?



2013-07-09
Christianity & Wealth: Do you have to be poor in order to be a good Christian?



2013-04-12
Ghosts (Spirits): Why did Jesus never correct the disciples when they thought they were seeing a ghosts? [Matthew 14:26, Luke 24:37, I Samuel 11:28]



2013-02-25
Repentence & Salvation After Death: Is it possible that someone can go to hell and still be saved by repenting there? [John 3:16, I Timoth 6:16, Revelation 20:10].



2012-01-02
Repentance & Salvation After Death: If someone dies before they accept Christ, is there scripture that says they will no longer have a chance to accept the gospel and be saved after death? [Hebrews 9:27, Luke 16:19-31]
Before the Judgment, After Death: Where do people go after they die, but before judgment? Where are they being held? [Luke 16:19-31, John 5].
Regrets in Heaven: Are we going to have regrets in Heaven?
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