Rich Man, Poor Man | Luke 16:14-31 | Pastor John Miller

What happens the moment after we die? In this stirring and disturbing study of Luke 16:14–31, Pastor John Miller examines the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus—the only passage in the Bible that describes the actual thoughts, emotions, and words of someone in hell. While the Pharisees of Jesus’ day believed that earthly wealth was a proof of godliness, Jesus pulls back the veil to reveal a shocking reversal of fortunes. Pastor John breaks down the contrast between these two men in life, in death, and in eternity. Discover why earthly possessions are no passport to heaven and why the most important investment you can make is your relationship with Jesus Christ before it’s too late. In this study, you will discover: - The True Danger of Covetousness: Why our relationship to money is a primary indicator of our heart’s condition before God. - Life After Death: A biblical refutation of "soul sleep" and proof of conscious awareness beyond the grave. - The Reality of Hades: Understanding the pre-cross compartments of Abraham’s Bosom and the place of torment. - No Second Chances: Why there is no "purgatory" and why the great gulf between heaven and hell is fixed for eternity. - The Power of the Word: Why hearing "Moses and the Prophets" is more persuasive for repentance than even a miracle from the dead. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Luke here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLKl-Yf93BLg8t9b8KOGIAmC 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Hearing from Beyond the Grave 01:30 - Luke 16: The Context of Money and Wealth 02:14 - Addressing the Covetous Pharisees 04:01 - God Knows the Heart vs. Man’s Esteem 05:53 - Parables of Stewardship vs. Parables of Salvation 09:37 - A Stirring and Complex Story 11:45 - The Contrast in Life: Purple and Fine Linen vs. Begging for Crumbs 14:03 - The Significance of Purple Dye and Luxury 16:44 - Lazarus: "God is My Helper" 18:15 - Parable or Actual Story? The Naming of Lazarus 20:04 - Refuting the Doctrine of Soul Sleep 23:38 - Riches vs. Righteousness: The Eye of the Needle 27:26 - The Contrast in Death: The Great Equalizer 30:38 - Angelic Pallbearers vs. The Common Grave 31:59 - The Three Kinds of Death: Spiritual, Physical, and Eternal 34:22 - The Contrast in Eternity: Lifting Up Eyes in Torment 36:15 - Hades vs. Gehenna: Temporary Abode vs. Lake of Fire 38:44 - Jesus’ Descent into Hades and Paradise Relocated 42:14 - The Rich Man’s Prayer in Hell 45:24 - Why Character Doesn't Change in Eternity 47:01 - The Plea for the Five Brothers 48:44 - Sufficiency of Scripture: Moses and the Prophets 52:02 - Conclusion: It Is Not Too Late for You 54:14 - Closing Prayer and Invitation to Salvation ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons Request Prayer: https://www.revival.tv/prayerrequest 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #Luke16 #RichManAndLazarus #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #LifeAfterDeath #BibleStudy #HeavenAndHell #GospelOfLuke #Eternity #Salvation