Luke 16:22-31
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:
28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. KJV
"Hell" in verse 23 is as you stated should better translate Hades, the Grave or place of the dead. All dead not just certain dead. Upon further reading it becomes apparent that in this one location, there is at least two areas, which are separated form one another by a "vast gulf" which the dead of either side can not pass over.
One area is stated to be a place of torment and flames as proclaimed by the Rich Ruler. The other area Abraham's bosom, is quite the opposite. In other scripture verses, it is the place of torment, flames and an addition of worms are mentioned, this area is known as "Gehena", which is very seeming can be exegete as the area the Rich Ruler is located.
To answer your question, Yes, the Rich Ruler will at sometime be resurrected form the grave. At the same resurrection as those in Abraham's bosom, no. Those in Abraham's Bosom, or Paradise, where it is stated one of the malefactors on the cross went and all those who died in the Lord Jesus, will be resurrected in the "First Resurrection", which includes the changing of those living at His Coming, or what ever you want to label event to be (Trying not to get off topic)
Indication of The First Resurrection and another resurrection at a future time.
Rev 20:4-6
4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived (The First Resurrection... insert mine) and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
KJV
Verse 5 stated "the rest of the dead lived not again until", so there will be another or second resurrection. But only those who are overcomers or involved in the First Resurrection will have a special Blessing and also will not be harmed in the Second Death which is the Lake of Fire.
Second Death is the casting into and residency in the location, " Lake of Fire"
Rev 20:14
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. KJV
Who will be in the Lake of Fire, which is the second death:
Rev 20:10
10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. KJV
Rev 20:14
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. KJV
Rev 21:7-8
7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. KJV
Rize, you stated that "ever and ever" would better translate "Ages of Ages", yet probably better, the "Age of Ages". Since, all the above mentioned are located in a area that is stated to be in an "Age of Ages" and there is no direct reference to another Age or Dispensation beyond this, I once again suggest, that this is where the recorded scriptures leaves them, so I feel it best that I do also.
I feel this "Age of Ages"or "ever and ever" is what is referred to in Ephesians
Eph 3:21
21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
KJV
"World Without End" here again is better translated as "Age without End". I take this to mean that if the age in which the "Lake Of Fire" is in existence, and the "Age without End" are the same age, then there will be no other age for those to escape its hold and receive salvation.
2 Cor 6:2
2(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) KJV
Paul recorded: There is "a time accepted", one definite age of acceptance, and also he recorded: "Now" (Today; This Age---no future age of salvation to be given) is the Day of Salvation.
Universal Salvation would be nice in the thinking of man, but it is not clearly taught in the Scriptures. This is God's government and economy not mine. I must adhere to His plan, whether I agree or not.
If you disagree, that's O.K. I do not hold it against you nor believe you to be any less a Christian nor any less my Brother.
Blessings of Our Lord upon You
Ken
