Truth For Life Daily Program The Rich Man and the Beggar (Part 2 of 2)
Sep 29, 2025
A thought-provoking examination of Jesus' parable highlights the stark contrasts between the rich man and the beggar, emphasizing how earthly decisions shape eternal fates. The discussion reveals that death alters perceptions and roles, with a focus on the permanence of heaven and hell. Alistair delves into the importance of serving others over wealth and warns against the dangers of neglecting faith. He asserts that Scripture alone offers the truths needed to guide one's journey towards eternity, urging listeners to reflect on their own lives.
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Decisions Shape Eternal Destiny
- Decisions made in this life have direct consequences in eternity according to Jesus' parable.
- The story warns that living as if there is no 'then' is spiritually foolish.
Death Reveals, Not Erases, Inequality
- Death reverses temporal advantages and exposes eternal realities.
- Eternity magnifies separation rather than erasing earthly inequalities.
Don't Build Doctrine On Parables
- Treat this parable as allegory designed to teach core spiritual truths rather than a literal roadmap of the afterlife.
- Avoid constructing detailed doctrines about heaven or hell from single parabolic images.
Jesus told a parable about a rich man and a beggar whose experiences after death were vastly different. It illustrates how today’s decisions impact life in eternity. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines what the parable says about life after death.