Why do folks do that do you feel you need to dismiss Jesus' teachings? That is NOT a parable NO parable has a persons name in it. Abraham,Lazarus, and the rich man were and are real people that Jesus described.
You have it wrong Jesus related what happened to real people as in using the name of ABRAHAM AND LAZARUS.
Again NO parable uses a proper name NONE.
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Jesus described the actual state of the deceased and it is dismissed by hiding it behind and in a parable ? That is a fail.
Well Lazarus and the rich guy had thoughts, desires and feelings as in the rich man wanted Abraham to go to his lost brothers so they would not go to the place he was in ,and the rich man described his anguish and pain.
Based on your beliefs Jesus is a liar and story teller.
FYI, Jesus also mentioned Abraham and what Abraham said to the condemned rich man.
Do you believe Jesus was just killing time passing stories that weren't actually what was happening or had happened ?
There are NO parables with a proper name in them. What Jesus told had 2 proper names in it not just one Abraham and Lazarus. I will stay with what Jesus taught.
LoL...
You accept that hell and heaven are within speaking distance? "Abraham said, 'Son...'" said...not even shout...
How far apart is speaking distance?
You expect Abraham to be able to walk into the flames and brimstones and give out drinks? Oh wait no, there is an epic ditch preventing people from mingling...at least they can see each other and talk about why circumstances are the way they are...
Oh and how was the rich man able to recognize Abraham? Was he wearing a name tag?
Lol...seriously? hell and heaven close enough that conversations would not be drowned out by the roar and shrieks of hell..."just a drop on my tongue please"