Death is the separation of
the spirit from the body and
the consequence of sin entering the world.
The Bible presents death as both
a physical reality and a spiritual condition.
While it is an enemy,
it has been defeated through
the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Scripture describes death in several related ways:
Death is the result of Adam’s sin and has spread to all people (Romans 5:12).
For those who are in Christ, physical death has been transformed:
Jesus declared, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live” (John 11:25).
For those outside of Christ, death leads to:
This sober reality underscores the urgency of the gospel.
Death is a tragic reality in a fallen world, yet it is not the final word. Through His own death and resurrection, Jesus has conquered death and removed its power over those who trust in Him. For the believer, to die is gain, because it means being with Christ. The Christian hope looks beyond death to the resurrection of the body and the day when death itself will be cast into the lake of fire.
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