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1 | Does Luke 16 use the term 'parable'? | Luke 16:23 | Morant61 | 86040 | ||
Greetings Goodnewsminister! In the example that you cite from Matt. 13, notice the pattern. Mt. 13:3 - "Then he told them many things in parables, saying: 'A farmer went out to sow his seed." Mt. 13:24 - "Jesus told them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field." Mt. 13:31 - "He told them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field." Mt. 13:33 - "He told them still another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough.'" Mt. 13:34 - "Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable." There are more, but this should suffice. Each parable is identified as being a parable. Where in Luke 16 is the account of Lazarus and the Rich man called a parable? Notice also that Mt. 13:34 refers to 'these things', the things Jesus was currently speaking to the crowd. Mt. 13:34 does not provide justification for saying that everything Jesus said to a crowd at anytime was also a parable. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Does Luke 16 use the term 'parable'? | Luke 16:23 | TheCurtMan | 86054 | ||
Dear Tim, Does it really matter rather Luke 16 is a parable or not?? The reason that I ask is because Jesus did not tell stories to pass the time. What I mean by that is that if you study the parables that He told, you see that their all based on lessons Christians need to learn. For example take a look at the Parable of the Soils, Matt. 13:1, then look at the meaning of the parable in v.18-23. Are you trying to tell me that you don't know peope that fit each situation within this parable?? How about the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares?? How many false teachers in the world do you know that is twisting the Word of God to the degree that the Children of God is having a difficult time decerning the difference?? Take a look at the answer to this one in V.36-43. The point is this, take the time to study the parables, get the understanding out of them, and know what Jesus is trying to tell you. Now take a look a Luke 16. One of my favorits to be honest with you. What's the lesson we need to learn here? Several. Jesus said something like it would be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than a rich man to get into heaven. Heres a man that had plenty, but what he didn't have was love, I Cor. 13:1-13 and Matt. 25:31-46. Ok, so the rich man ended up in hell. He was in great torment, v.24-25. V.27-28, this guy remembered his brothers. It must be a terrible thing to be in Hell and be able to remember your past life, especially remember those people who tried to keep you outta that place. V.29-31 tends to indicate that our salvation is based on the information within the scriptures, "Moses and the prophets" were a direct refference to the Old Testiment Scriptures. To answer your question, is Luke 16 a parable?? Personally, I don't think so because Luke was a real live individual that Jesus raised from the dead. Also, notice that in Jesus' Parables, He never really mentioned anyone by name. In this case Lazarus; Abraham; and Moses are mentioned. But like I said earlier, rather it is a parable or not it really doesn't matter, because Jesus didn't tell parables to just pass the time, there was a lesson He wanted to get across, an as a Christian, it's our responcibility to learn what that lesson is and apply it. The CurtMan |
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3 | Does Luke 16 use the term 'parable'? | Luke 16:23 | Morant61 | 86057 | ||
Greetings CurtMan! I appreciate your input my friend! My question though was addressed to an individual who denies that Hell is a reality. The account of Lazarus and the Rich man is presented as an historical account. Thus, those who would deny the reality of Hell must explain this passage away. So, the reason for my question was simply to challenge this individual to show from Scripture where this account is called a parable. Obviously, he can't! :-) Those who deny the reality of Hell will try to make this account a parable, because then they can deny that individuals are conscious after death, that individuals are punished after death for sin unless they have accepted Christ, ect.... That is why this issue is important. I fully agree with you that parables do not mention people by name! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Does Luke 16 use the term 'parable'? | Luke 16:23 | TheCurtMan | 86062 | ||
Brother Tim, You have the fastest response time of anyone I've met on this site. My apologies for dipping in the Ice Cream without knowing what flavor it is. I hope your friend isn't a Witness. However; it really doesn't matter, either way you have a battle on your hands. My prayers will be with you. However; if your friend is a Witness, I have alot of info. put out by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society that might aide you if used correctly. Your Brother N Christ The CurtMan |
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5 | Does Luke 16 use the term 'parable'? | Luke 16:23 | Morant61 | 86065 | ||
Greetings CurtMan! I try! ;-) I really don't view the interaction as a battle. But, I do disagree with his perspective on Hell. Scripture is quite clear on this issue! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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