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God forbids seeking after the dead for knowledge and understanding

God forbids seeking after the dead for knowledge and understanding. Deut. 18:9-15 1 Sam. 28:3, 7, 15-19. 1. Abraham’s bosom (Comfort). Carried by angels. Lazarus Rich man. GREAT GULF. Died. Torments. Luke 16:19-31. 2. Heaven. Abraham’s bosom. GREAT GULF. Torments. Hell. 3.

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God forbids seeking after the dead for knowledge and understanding

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  1. God forbids seeking after the dead for knowledge and understanding Deut. 18:9-15 1 Sam. 28:3, 7, 15-19 1

  2. Abraham’s bosom (Comfort) Carried by angels Lazarus Rich man GREAT GULF Died Torments Luke 16:19-31 2

  3. Heaven Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Hell 3

  4. Salvation is not universal • One was saved & one was lost,16:23 (1 Tim. 2:3-4; Lk. 13:23-24; Matt. 7:13-14) • Salvation is conditional,16:25 (Rom. 6:17-18; He 5:9) • Reap what we sow,Gal. 6:7 • Plan of salvation,Matt. 7:21 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:23, 25 4

  5. Death does not end existence • More than flesh,16:22-23 (Gen. 1:26; 2:7; 2 Cor. 4:16) • Death is a separation,16:22 (Gen. 2:17; Jas. 2:26; Eccl. 12:7) • Consciousness after death, 16:23ff; Lk. 20:37 (Exo. 3:6) Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:22-23 5

  6. Death does not end existence • Do not become angels or ghosts when we die,16:22, 31 • Do not go directly to the final reward at death, 16:22 • Care & keeping of Christ, Phil. 1:23 (Eph. 1:21) • Rest, Rev. 14:13 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:22-23 6

  7. Second chance doctrines false • Catholic purgatory,2 Pet. 2:9 • Mormon work for dead, Mk. 16:15-16 (Ezek. 18:20) • Hindu reincarnation, Heb. 9:27 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:26-27 7

  8. Foolishness of trusting in riches Abraham’s bosom • No profit, Lk. 9:25 • Destruction & sorrows, 1 Tim. 6:9-10 • Non-transferable, Job 1:21 • Lay up treasures in heaven, Matt. 6:19-21 GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:19, 25 (14) 8

  9. Truth persuades us to prepare • No messages from the dead • Only gospel persuasion, Rom. 1:16; Acts 13:26; Heb. 2:2-3 • Though Jesus raised, most not persuaded, Ro. 10:16-17 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:27-31 9

  10. The terror of being lost • Torment & anguish without relief • Eternal, Mk. 9:43-48; Matt. 25:41; 2 Ths. 1:8-9 • Fearful, Heb. 10:31 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:23-24 10

  11. The comfort of being saved • Christian comforted from effects of sin, 2 Ths. 2: 16-17 • Encouragement & the removal of grief • Be diligent to enter rest, Heb. 4:9-11 Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Luke 16:22, 25 11

  12. Heaven Abraham’s bosom GREAT GULF Torments Hell Where will you spend your eternity? 12

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