A Glimpse Into Hell - Nathan Rages

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus tells the story of the rich man and Lazarus.  This is some of His most sobering teaching because He reveals the words, thoughts, and feelings of a man in Hell.  

We first break down the story into three parts and then go over the main lessons:

1. Their contrasting positions in this life (v19-21).

2. Their contrasting destinies after death (v22-23).

3. The rich man’s requests:

     For a small relief from his suffering (v24-26).

     For a warning to his family (v27-29).

     For a supernatural sign for his family (v30-31).

The big lessons:

1. Our situation in life may be completely reversed after we die. 

2. Unless we repent in time, we will go to a real Hell of endless extreme suffering.

3. Scripture alone, without other supernatural evidence, is sufficient for our salvation.