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Nov 10, 2020 · Hope in Death: 10 Bible Verses About Death That Will Give Hope to the Grieving. 1. John 5:24. “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.”. 2. Philippians 3:20-21. “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior ...
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Since the first century, Christian hope has been rooted in the resurrection, and resurrection isn’t what happens when we die. It’s what happens when our bodies are raised from the grave at the second coming of Christ (1 Cor. 15:51–54). The Bible does speak of being present with Christ after death (2 Cor. 5:8; cf. Phil. 1:21). The old confessions te...
In the early centuries of Christianity, one of the heresies that caught on was Gnosticism. The Gnostics taught that thephysical, bodily existence is something to be shed so we can escape to a higher spiritual plane. But Easter is a reminder to us that bodily existence is something originally good that needs resurrecting. Easter is also a reminder t...
Because Easter is a story of resurrection, Easter is also an announcement of redemption. If death is defeated, so is everything else. The greater implies the lesser; all other problems pale in comparison. They’ll get fixed too when death gets fixed. As Paul said, “The whole creation has been groaning . . . as we wait eagerly for . . . the redemptio...
May 18, 2020 · A clear diagnosis of the problem beneath our problems prepares us for the only worthy cure for what ails us. Honesty about death is the only sure path to living hope—hope that can weather the problems of life under the sun. We must compare our problems with death so we can compare our problems with glory. Beyond Comparison
As a result, we cannot put our beliefs or hopes about life after death to the test in the laboratory, like a substance we can analyze and control. As Paul says, “For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face” (1 Corinthians 13:12). As mortals awaiting redemption, we see now by faith in Christ, by the Spirit—sight ...
Our Hope is Not in Vain (1 Corinthians 15:20-22) In 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, we are reminded that our hope in Christ’s resurrection is not in vain. This powerful verse assures us that death is not the end, but rather the gateway to a new and eternal life. Through His triumph over death, Christ offers us comfort and reassurance.
Mar 29, 2016 · Psalm 46:1-2. God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea. Psalm 55:22. Cast your burden on the Lord,and he will sustain you;he will never permitthe righteous to be moved. Psalm 73:25-26.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Hope Beyond Grief: The Bible offers a message of hope that extends beyond the present suffering to a future where pain and grief will be no more. In Revelation 21:4, it is written, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
