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Why did the angel carry Lazarus to the bosom of Abraham and where else in the Bible did an angel carry away the dead?
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The story of Lazareth is a parable by Jesus, in Luke 16:19-31. When Jesus spoke of the angel carrying away Lazarus to the bosom of Abraham, this was intended allegorically, to mean that he died and went to heaven. In the parable, it was important that Lazarus be understood as taken to heaven, to create a contrast to the fate of the rich man.
This is the only parable that contains the allegory of an angel taking a dead man to heaven.
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Prophecy speaks of angels gathering God's saints at the time of Jesus' return. The first to be gathered will be "THE DEAD IN CHRIST." [Like Lazarus]
"And He shall SEND HIS ANGELS with a great sound of a Trumpet, and THEY SHALL GATHER TOGETHER HIS ELECT from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other." (Matt.24:31)
"...we WHICH ARE ALIVE AND REMAIN UNTO THE COMING OF THE LORD SHALL NOT PREVENT [precede] THEM WHICH ARE ASLEEP [dead, like Lazarus]. For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and THE DEAD IN CHRIST SHALL RISE FIRST [like Abraham and Lazarus]: then we which are alive and remain shall be CAUGHT UP [by the angels] together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall be ever be with the Lord." (I Thess.4:15-17)
Jesus' parable of "Lazarus and the rich man" is speaking of two separate resurrections: the "first resurrection" at the time of Jesus' return... and the second one, at the conclusion of Christ's thousand year rule on earth. Abraham and Lazarus is resurrected among the "dead in Christ" -- the rich man, on Judgment Day a thousand years later.
"But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. THIS IS THE FIRST RESURRECTION. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the FIRST RESURRECTION: on such the SECOND DEATH hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years." (Rev.20:5-6)
Abraham will be one of the "dead in Christ" who shall RISE FIRST at Jesus' return... along with Lazarus... and be transported into the Kingdom of God to rule the nations of the earth with Christ a thousand years.
This is what the rich man saw at the time of his resurrection to Judgment: Christ and His saints after their thousand year rule on earth set up for the "Great White Throne Judgment" [Rev.20:11-]. He sees them across the great gulf of their immortality and the Lake of Fire that is about to consume him.
"There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when YE SHALL SEE ABRAHAM, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the Kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out." (Luke 13:28)
Jesus' parable of "Lazarus and the rich man" contains no "time frame of reference" as to WHEN each man was resurrected from his grave.
The "timing" of "angels carrying the resurrected righteous dead" from their graves must be found elsewhere in scripture. It's found in the prophecies of Jesus' return to earth with the Kingdom of God.
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Why did the angels carry Lazarus away in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
The story of Lazareth is a parable by Jesus, in Luke 16:19-31. When Jesus spoke of the angel carrying away Lazarus to the bosom of Abraham, this was intended allegorically, to mean that he died and went to heaven. In the parable, it was important that Lazarus be clearly understood as taken to heaven, to create a contrast to the fate of the rich man.
What is a bosom biblical?
If you're referring to Abraham's "bosom" then you can look in Luke 16:19-31
Ano ang ibig sabihin ng Abraham bossom sa old testament bible?
"Bosom of Abraham" refers to the place of comfort in sheol (Greek: hades) where the Jews said the righteous dead awaited Judgment Day.
Were is it found that John laid his head on Jesus bosom in the Bible?
John 13:23.
What is Abraham's bosom?
The expression of "Abraham's bosom" here is found in Luke 16, in the parable of "Lazarus and the Rich Man.""And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried." (Luke 16:22)Many people use this parable to "prove" that "good people go to heaven" immediately when they die. But this parable says no such thing... and contains no "time frame" in its story line. It requires the timeline of Bible prophecy to provide the understanding of the "sequence of events."There is a specific "time" prophesied in the Bible, when the "Righteous dead in Christ" will be "carried by angels"... anywhere -- and that will be "into the clouds, in the air" when Jesus Christ returns to earth with the Kingdom of God."...THEN shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven... And He shall send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and THEY SHALL GATHER TOGETHER HIS ELECTfrom the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other." (Matt.24:30-31)THIS is the "timeframe" of Lazarus's being "carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom." Not, immediately, when Lazarus died... but at the future time of Jesus' return when He gathers His elect [the 'dead in Christ' who will rise first - among whom will be faithful Abraham, himself]."Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to Him, we ask you, brothers, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by some prophecy, report or letter supposed to have come from us, saying that the Day of the Lord has already come."Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that Day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction." (II Thess.2:1-3 NIV)Jesus Christ has not yet returned to gather His elect to Him. The angels have not been sent by Him to gather them. And Lazarus and the rich man are [by the timeline provided for us in Bible prophecy] -- still dead!The prophecies further reveal that the "rest of the dead" [who did not die in the hope and faith of Christ] will resurrect from the dead [not carried by angels] a thousand years AFTER the dead in Christ rise."(The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended)..." (Rev.20:5 NIV)The rich man in Luke's parable will be among the "rest of the dead"... and will rise from his grave to face Judgment -- a thousand years after Lazarus does.As for "Abraham's bosom" -- Jesus tells us that Abraham will be in the Kingdom of God... the coming Righteous Ruling Government about which He preached and uttered His parables:"...the Kingdom of Heaven is like..." (Matt.13:24; 31; 33; 44; 45; 47).The Bible tells us that the "faithful" [regardless of physical bloodline or nationality] are all the children of "faithful Abraham.""Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham." (Gal.3:7)And that: "...if ye be Christ's, THEN are ye Abraham's seed, and HEIRS ACCORDING TO THE PROMISE." (verse 29)That is... the promise that Jesus made to faithful, obedient Abraham [Gen.12:1-3]... which all of his faithful children shall inherit -- the Kingdom of God."For the promise, that he should be THE HEIR OF THE WORLD, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the Righteousness of Faith." (Rom.4:13)"There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the Kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south [gathered by the angels at the time of Jesus' return from the 'four winds' - Matt.24:31], and shall sit down in the Kingdom of God." (Luke 13:28-29)Lazarus will be one of those "faithful" whom the angels shall gather to "Abraham's bosom" in the Kingdom.The Literal Bible and Strong's Definitions tells us that the inspired word for "bosom" is "kolpos" -- "a primary word; the bosom; by analogy, a bay...". Translated in the KJV as "bosom" and "creek."A number of different English definitions apply for both "bosom" and "bay." But regarding the biblical application of inheriting the Kingdom of God and salvation, perhaps these two definitions define "Abraham's bosom [bay] best:"bay" [definition 5]: "A crown or wreath made especially of the leaves of the laurel and given as a sign of honor or victory.""For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy." (I Thess.2:19-20 NIV)"...I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store [in safe keeping] for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day -- and not only me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing." (II Tim.4:7-8 NIV)"...This is the Victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." (I John 5:4 NIV)"bosom" [definition 2]: a. "The chest conceived of as the seat of emotions and intimate feelings. b. The security and intimacy of or like that of being hugged to someone's bosom."In the end... entering into the Kingdom of God is entering, victoriously through Jesus Christ, into the Family of God as God's Sons... His Children -- of whom Abraham is called their faithful father.The [Holy] Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD: and if Children, then HEIRS; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together." (Rom.8:16-17)Lazarus "died"... and, like all who die in the faith of Abraham, will be gathered by the angels at Jesus' coming into the unimaginably joyful intimacy of God's Family... along with faithful father Abraham... and all the other faithful down through history -- and shall receive the "hug of a lifetime" in Abraham's bosom. A Crown of Righteous Victory over death. Immortality."...in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality... then the saying that is written will come true: 'Death has been swallowed up in Victory.'" (I Cor.15:52-54 NIV)And a thousand years later [on the Last Great Day; Judgment Day]... the rich man and the 'rest of the dead' will ["...in hell {in their graves}]..." lift up their eyes... live again... and "...seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom."A great gulf of "immortality" shall separate the 'rest of the dead' from the Immortal Jesus Christ and the Family of God sitting across the Lake of Fire from them. (and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth in torment)... as the books of the Bible are opened: "...and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works." (Rev.20:12)The rich man and the rest of the dead will plead their cases. And Abraham will point to "open books" of the Bible in front of them and say:"...If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they by persuaded, though one rose from the dead [someone like Jesus Christ]." (Luke 16:31)The faith Lazarus and all the dead in Christ refuse to yield to the flesh will be rewarded by entering into Christ's Eternal Rest. It will carry them to Abraham's bosom in the Kingdom of God... into the intimacy, joy and victory of God's Immortal Family.
What are the four hells in the others?
hell where the damned go, bosom of Abraham where the just go, purgatory, and childrens limbo
Can you briefly tell the story of Luke 16 v19-31?
In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus tells the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It depicts the contrast between a rich man who lived luxuriously but ignored a beggar named Lazarus who lived in poverty and suffering. After they both die, Lazarus is in heaven while the rich man is in torment. The rich man asks for Lazarus to warn his five brothers about their fate, but Abraham tells him they have Moses and the prophets to listen to.
What happened to those people who died before Christ?
Both saved and unsaved went to the underworld, but the saved rested in Abraham's bosom.
What did Jesus do for lazarus?
Lazarus was raised from the dead by Jesus. He was a brother of Mary and Martha, living in Bethany. Found in John, chapter 11. Jesus spoke of another Lazarus, who was poor, sitting and begging at the gate of a rich man's home. This beggar died and went to "Abraham's bosom," a way of saying that he went to paradise. The rich man, who didn't care about the needs of the poor beggar, also died, but went to Hell, where he was in torments. Found in Luke 16:19-31.
DOES LIFE EXIST AFTER DEATH?
It depends on your beliefs. Everyone thinks differently about that so that's up to you. John 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Luke 16:20-25. And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21. And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23. And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
What are the sufferings that a follower of Jesus will endure?
: There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. -- Luke 16:19-25 : Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. -- Matthew 19:23-24, Mark 10:23-25 : But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. -- Luke 6:24
When was In the Bosom of the Enemy created?
In the Bosom of the Enemy was created in 2001.
