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      • “To die is gain” does not mean that a Christian should desire death because he hates life. Paul did not hate life. To the contrary, he was filled with joy, even though his circumstances were difficult (1:18). He viewed life as sweet fellowship with Christ and the joy of serving Christ.
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      Lesson 8: A Christian Perspective On Death (Philippians 1:19 ...

  2. bible.org › seriespage › 5-paul-s-perspective-life5. Paul’s Perspective on Life and Death (Phil. 1:18b-26)

    Paul says that to die is “better by far.” We do a great disservice to the Scriptures, to the Christian life, and to ourselves when we seek to move future blessings into the present. Paul could look forward to death because the blessings which lie ahead, after death, are vastly greater than the blessings of this life, great as they are.

  3. www.desiringgod.org › articles › lord-let-me-dieLord, Let Me Die: Mercy for Those Tired of Living - Desiring God

    Mar 13, 2022 · And he asked that he might die, saying, “It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” (1 Kings 19:3–4) We can attest truly that here stands one with a like nature to ours (James 5:17).

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  5. www.gotquestions.org › to-die-is-gainWhat does it mean that “to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21)?

    Jul 10, 2023 · Paul knows his suffering is happening for a reason, and that reason is to further the message of Christ: “What has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel” (verse 12). In Philippians 1:19–20, we see the contextual setup for Paul’s “to die is gain” statement.

  6. bible.org › seriespage › lesson-25-christian-sLesson 25: The Christian’s Thought Life (Philippians 4:8)

    Jul 30, 2013 · In Philippians 4:8 Paul exhorts us to develop a Christian thought life. His words should not be divorced from the context. Practicing verse 8 is essential if we want to develop and maintain healthy relationships (4:2-3, 5).

  7. biblehub.com › commentaries › hastingsPhilippians 1:21 St. Paul’s Ruling Passion - Bible Hub

    “To die is gain,” says Paul, and he defines this gain as being with Christ. In life we represent Christ, but in death we gain His companionship and presence. Paul gave up the things that were worldly gains to him for Christ, and suffered the loss of all things to gain Christ.

  8. www.thesolidrockministry.org › post › why-does-paulWhy Does Paul Say "to Live Is Christ, to Die Is Gain"?

    Aug 15, 2020 · He wanted to live a life that would exalt Christ in every phase of life, regardless if it meant living or if it meant dying. This leads us into the meaning and context of Phil. 1:21, to live is Christ to die is gain. Let’s look at both parts.

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  10. www.christianitytoday.com › 2023 › 10Paul’s View on Death Changed Mine - Christianity Today

    The apostle Paul knew death much closer (and sooner) than I. For one thing, he lived in a world with no antibiotics or vaccines or modern medicine. A simple infection may have been the beginning...