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2 days ago · Physical Death. Physical death is the separation of the soul from the body. The Bible states, “the body without the spirit is dead” (James 2:26 NKJV). Physical death entered the world through Adam’s sin. Romans 5:12 explains, “through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all ...
In the Bible, death is called an “enemy” (1 Co rinthians 15:26). “Life” is used as a metaphor for God and good,6 and “death” stands for that which is evil (see Deuteronomy 30:19). In the Old Testament, ungodliness (Psalm 18:4), sick ness (Psalm 30:2, 3), enemies (Psalm 9:13), and injustice (Psalm 116:3) are associated with death.7
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The passage of Jordan as the necessary way of entrance into the land of promise has always been regarded as symbolic of the death of the Christian. The same causes which allowed the children of Israel to cross the stream without being buried in its waters, operate in the case of the believing soul, to enable him also to pass through the deep ...
- Death, The Severer of Relationships
- Death Reread
- The Christian Understanding of Death, Dying, and The Afterlife
- Conclusion
To “go down to the pit” is in some way to be at once utterly alone and with the dead. And that means our goodbyes to our loved ones are final. And frankly, it’s bad for us to minimize that. The Bible recognizes death—the end of life and the severer of relationships—as the consequence and wages of sin. This is a fate we have brought upon ourselves b...
But the Bible does not stop with the bad news about death. It rereads all of the above in the light of the life of Jesus. In doing so, the Bible at once recognizes the reality of the bad news and daringly asserts that it is, in God’s ultimate goal, good news—such that death is no longer simply the end but is also a new beginning. This is not becaus...
We can press this further. As our abandonment—not to Nothing, but to the good care of the Lord Jesus—death is not the great severer of relationships but the transformation of all relationships through union with the risen Lord. As we have seen, the bad news of death precludes any imagining of heaven as an extended family reunion. It sets in its pla...
None of this, of course, means that for the Christian the prospect of dying is undertaken without fear, without anxiety, without difficulty. Dying, even for the believer, is hard work. If our Lord himself can say with a troubled soul when confronted by the prospect of his own encounter with death, “What shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’...
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- Death Is Not the End. Some believe once we die, we simply cease existing. They assert that human consciousness arises gradually as the brain develops and will either slowly deteriorate or simply cease.
- We Don’t Have to Fear Death. God never wants us, His beloved creations, to live in fear, uncertainty, or confusion. In Christ, He offers us a certain, glorious and joy-filled destination; a future free of pain, sorrow and sickness.
- Not Everyone Goes to the Same Place. According to Scripture, each of us will go to one of two places once we die. Those who’ve trusted in Christ for salvation will immediately be ushered into His presence, where they will remain for all of eternity.
- Because Jesus Overcame Death, So Will We. God originally created the world free of sin and death. When mankind rebelled against Him (Gen. 3), we broke our relationship with God the Father and the curse of death and sin began to rule.
What significance do you find in the supernatural events following Jesus' death? 9. How does Joseph of Arimathea's act of providing a burial place for Jesus inspire you in terms of sacrifice and risk for your faith?
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In the Bible, death is often used as a symbol to convey deeper spiritual truths and lessons. Understanding the biblical symbolism of death can help us gain a deeper appreciation for the mysteries of life and the afterlife.
