The parable of the rich man and lazarus is found in Luke 16:19-31. It is hotly debated about whether or not it is a parable or if it was a story that actually happened. However, when studying the Bible on this topic, it becomes abundantly clear that it is a parable.

It is pretty common to hear or see people reference the apostle Paul when trying to sustain their belief that people go to heaven or hell at death. However, when studying the entire Bible on this subject, it becomes abundantly clear that Paul never taught the concept of the immortal soul, or the idea of and eternally burning hell.