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Paul’s perspective on life and death is founded upon the bedrock certainty of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and from that, the certainty that all the dead will be raised—some to eternal life, and some to eternal torment. From what we read in Romans 15:22-33, we know Paul had long hoped to visit the saints in Rome.
(1) Paul never had occasion to regret this course. It produced no sadness when he looked over his life. He never felt that he had had an unworthy aim of living; he did not wish that his purpose had been different when he came to die. (2) if it was Paul's duty thus to live, it is no less that of every Christian.
1. “To die is gain.” Paul is ready to welcome death, because he knows that it will usher him into the presence of Christ. “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.
"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain...having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better" (Philip. 1:21-23). In these words we see the entire substance of the apostle's life and what he looked to beyond this life. Everything that Paul did revolved around his Lord whom he served.
"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). Paul declares that the focus, the reason, for everything he does while alive on earth is to glorify Jesus and make Him known. He further states his anticipation of being with Jesus in heaven after he dies—gain.
Jun 29, 2004 · Paul rejoiced because the gospel was preached. He also rejoiced in the hope of his vindication and that Christ would be exalted in his life whether he lived or died. a. To Be Vindicated (1:18b-19) Paul ends off v. 18a with a note about rejoicing in the present and begins v. 18b with a note about future rejoicing: I will continue to rejoice.
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This is why, when he gets to Philippians 1:20–21, he says, "it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
