“Literal Literature”

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Did the story of Lazarus really happen, or was it just a metaphor?  See, there were some people who came to my house and said it was just a metaphor.

Sincerely,
Friendly Neighbor

Dear Friendly Neighbor,

The story of Lazarus (found in Lk 16:19-31) is real.  Jesus tells the story as a fact, not fiction.  Anyone who would tell you that the story of Lazarus and the rich man was simply a metaphor, would have to prove it because Jesus tells the story like an actual event.  The rule of thumb is to assume a story is literally true unless told otherwise… next time someone tells you the story of Lazarus is a metaphor, ask them for book, chapter, and verse as proof.

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