Christ Is Best or, St. Paul's Strait
Sibbes' sermon on Philippians 1:23, exploring Paul's conflict between the desire to depart and be with Christ and the desire to remain for the sake of the church. He demonstrates that Christ is the believer's supreme treasure, making death gain and life fruitful service.
15 Chapters
Table of Contents
1
The Servants of God are Oftentimes
2
I Have a Desire
3
I Desire to Depart
4
I Desire to Depart, and to be With Christ
5
But May not a Good Christian Fear Death?
6
Which is Far Better
7
How Shall We Attain This?
8
Nevertheless, to Abide in the Flesh is More
9
The Evil of Maligning Good Men
10
Denial of the Best for the Church's Benefit
11
Do a Good Work
12
Nothing is Wasted for God
13
Eulogy
14
Make Use of His Example
15
To Die Well is a Matter of Every Day