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NASB | Luke 16:19 ¶ "Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 16:19 ¶ "Now there was a certain rich man who was habitually dressed in expensive purple and fine linen, and celebrated and lived joyously in splendor every day. |
Subject: IS LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN A PARABLE |
Bible Note: Have a great rest! Just one comment on the Samuel story. Saul went to a medium which God clearly says is detestable (Deut 18:10-15 ; Is 47:13,14) God refused to answer Sauls question (See vs 6). Immediately after Saul goes to the medium he is killed. I would say that even if I believed as you do in regard to state of the dead. I would have a hard time thinking God would allow a medium to call up a saint to give an answer God had refused to give. I believe Saul lost his life for speaking with demons. Again, If you believe that the dead are asleep you don't have to worry about whether or not a spiritualist could call up a saint with a special message for us. Such things are of the devil. Thank you for the discussion. You have made me think and challenge my own thoughts. Sleep well my friend. SBoone |