Nick,You actually teach that PARABLES are NOT FILLED WITH SYMBOLS?You actually teach that a PARABLE IS NOT AN ALLEGORY?Look up what the word allegory means.

Did Jesus teach the dead are 'asleep' or 'wide awake' ?You teach the dead are wide awake, when Christ teaches they are not awake.You are contradicting Him. Why?

Hi Nick,Not sure if I recall if you said the following is true or false.I'll post it below:———————————————————————Socrates is speaking, “Do we believe that there is such a thing as death?””Most certainly,” said Simmias, taking up the role of answering.”Is it simply the release of the soul from the…[Read more]

Ecclesiastes 9:4-64For to him who is joined with all the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion. 5For the living know that they will die, but the dead don't know anything, neither do they have any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. 6Also their love, their hatred, and their envy has perished long ago;…[Read more]

Hi Nick,Haven't you ever read the Scripture which says:Mark 4:33-34With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it. Without a parable he didn't speak to them; but privately to his own disciples he explained all things. Privately the Parables were explained — privately. And they are still being explained privately…[Read more]

Thank you, Adam. In Jesus,Berean2005

Thanks for that great link, Frank.The word 'soul' and spirit' are in no way used in Scripture the way the pagans use the word 'soul' and 'spirit'.What does 'soul' and 'spirit' mean in Scripture? All one needs to do is look at the 'context'. All one needs to do is look at the way the words are being used — THE WAY THEY ARE BEING USED.Does 'soul'…[Read more]

Hi Nick,I have the Parable study posted at the link below:http://www.berean2005.worldispnetwork.com/home.htmWhen you have a chance take a look at the Parable study and let me know your thoughts on it.In Jesus,Berean2005

Yes, I know each one of the five brother's names, as well as the 'certain Rich Man's' name.6 brothers, all named in Scripture.

Anyone who repents of his sins and believes in Christ is a brother and sister of Christ.Now, for my question, who are the 'Five Brothers' of the 'certain Rich Man' in Jesus' parable?

Hi Nick,So you have no idea who the Rich Man's five brothers are?To be honest, I did not have any clue either, not knowing the Scriptures.If one has a knowledge of Scripture, he would understand precisely who the five brothers are in Jesus' parable. Precisely.

According to Scripture, both MEN and ANIMALS **are** living souls. — Is this true ? –According to Scripture, SOULS 'DIE'. — Is this true? Do souls 'die' according to Scripture? —

Who was the Rich Man ?Who were his 'five' brothers ?

Hi,THE FOUR WORDS TRANSLATED 'HELL'Sheol: This is the Old Testament word which means the 'Grave' or 'The Pit'. The Hebrew word Sheol (translated into the Greek word Hades) signifies the state or abode of the dead. Sheol is used 65 times in the Old Testament Scriptures. In the King James Version it is translated 'Grave' 31 times, 'Hell' 31 times,…[Read more]

Sheol and Hades is defined in Genesis through Revelation.Parable's are filled with symbolism. If one does not understand Scripture, he will not understand the parables of Christ. Sometimes Christ explains parables in the Gospels, and sometimes His parables are left unexplained.Why did Christ speak in parables?So that people could NOT…[Read more]

How do these verses contradict the Apostle Paul's doctrine?

The philosophy of the Greeks influenced the early church fathers. Thus, the pagan 'immortal soul' teaching was adopted by the Roman Church, and it became 'cemented' in Christian tradition. The Roman Church adopted precisely what the Greek's believed, and most protestant evangelicals are still believing precisely what is written in the Roman…[Read more]

Will an un-repentant sinner have to suffer a certain punishment for sin? If so, what is the punishment?Without Christ, what punishment must a man pay?

What is the punishment for sin at the Judgement Day? What 'wages' will the wicked pay on the Day of Judgment?Is it something very complex?

You believe the punishment — the penalty — the wages — for sin is a 'mystery' that cannot be understood?