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- He understood that, since the dead have no thought processes whatsoever, in his next waking moment he would be with the returning Messiah, Jesus, joining Him along with the other saints at the time of the resurrection.
www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/booklets/heaven-and-hell-what-does-the-bible-really-teach/pauls-desire-to-depart-and-be-with-christPaul's Desire to "Depart and Be With Christ" | United Church ...
Aug 9, 2024 · More than merely acquiring superficial head-knowledge, Paul wanted to connect with Jesus on the closest possible relational level: “My goal is to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death” (Philippians 3:10, HCSB).
Jan 25, 2011 · Paul is simply referring to departing from his present, physical life—leaving it behind through death. When writing to the Philippians here, Paul was struggling with two desires. He wanted to be done with his fleshly life and be with Christ, but he also wanted to remain with God's people.
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2 Corinthians 11:23-28 “I more so; in far more labors, in far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, often in danger of death. Five times I received from the Jews thirty-nine lashes. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, a night and a day I have spent in the deep. I have been on frequent jou...
Paul’s passion and commitment and love for Jesus was so strong that he was willing to even die for Jesus. And Paul loved others so much that he was even willing to die for them as well. Acts 21:13 “Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name o...
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Oct 31, 2022 · Here are a few things to consider as to why Paul mostly uses the term Christ Jesus. First of all when he met him on the Damascus Road he met the ascended glorified Christ Jesus. He never knew him after the flesh like the 12 apostles.
Nov 9, 2010 · In Philippians 1:21-24 Paul wrote, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
Sep 17, 2024 · Giving up our own way, taking up our cross, and following Jesus are the activities of a Christian who is pressing toward the goal of becoming more like Christ. That is why Paul said, “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better” (Philippians 1:21, NLT).
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May 17, 2023 · Because of his relationship with Jesus Christ, Paul receives the righteousness of Christ freely, flowing through his faith. The more he exercises his faith, the more he grew in Christ’s righteousness, and the better he knows the Lord.
