Subject: Knowledge of why they are in torment? |
Bible Note: Greetings stjohn, The only thing that even comes close to the rich man even having a clue might come from verse 30. Luke 16:30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. Emphasis on (they will repent) The problem with the word “repent”, as used here in the English is that it doesn’t convey the meaning as the word use in the Koine Greek and what it actually means. (Strong's) metanoeo,; from Greek 3326 (meta) and Greek 3539 (noieo); to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (moral feel compunction) :- repent. METANOEO is directional word and it’s like a compass. A compass is useless unless one has some idea of where they are and then the direction they need to go to change their position. Spiritual direction: Without the Holy Spirit we would be in a hopeless situation. John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 2 Tim. 2:25-26 (B) (if God peradventure will give them repentance) to the acknowledging of the truth; 26And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. I guess we can agree to disagree! CDBJ |