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- 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.
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Paul’s great concern was that he would not be put to shame (Philippians 1:20). Being put to shame would be the result of failing to proclaim the gospel clearly and with conviction. Because death was better than life for Paul, he could speak truth with conviction, having no fear of the outcome.
Feb 12, 2024 · He did not fear physical death because he had already reckoned himself “crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:20). Paul wrote often about dying to sin (Romans 6:11), to the flesh (Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:24), and to self (Galatians 2:20).
Jul 1, 2024 · Many of us are staggered by Paul’s words in this text. Although we rejoice in Christ’s victory over the grave, we nevertheless fear death. Christians are not guaranteed exemption from a painful death. Nevertheless, the thought of death often brings fear for Christians and non-Christians alike.
Nov 15, 2023 · Physical death is the last enemy to be destroyed, both for the righteous and the wicked. The defeat of death by the God of life proves the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. Death can only be destroyed by the resurrection of both the wicked and the righteous, who will die no more.
Jun 29, 2004 · Thus, for Paul, neither life nor death was the issue. Honoring Christ was the issue. The apostle wants Christ to be exalted in his body because for him “to live is Christ and to die is gain ,” i.e., gain in the sense of being with Christ (v. 23).
"To die is gain" for two different reasons for Paul: first, he knew that God would receive honor through his death, and as someone so fully devoted to living for the honor of Christ, this would just be another way of doing so.
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Oct 27, 2023 · It seems that Paul believed that “the wages of sin is death” even for those who have the Spirit in them. And how could Paul only have been warning about physical death? All of his readers were destined to eventually die physically. James similarly wrote to believers:
