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  THE PEOPLE WERE SURPRISED
  by Ausbund
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Summary: The Anabaptists' hope in eternal life gave them the courage to
face death with joy.

Topics: "Eternal Life", "Faith And Hope"
Scripture References: John 11:25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Revelation 21:4

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DESCRIPTION
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Ausbund preaches about the unwavering faith and hope of believers in the
face of death, emphasizing that death is not the end but a passage to
heaven where they will be united with God's children. The people are
amazed at the willingness of these believers to face death joyfully
instead of seeking freedom. Gotthard explains that their hope in eternal
life with God fills them with joy as they confidently enter death's
gates.

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CONTENT
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The people were surprised. They said, "What is this? They go to death
willingly, even though they could be free." Gotthard answered, "We do
not die. Death just leads us to heaven where we shall be with all of
God's children. We have this as our sure hope. Therefore we enter the
gates of death with joy!"

-- Ausbund, 21:12

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ausbund/the-people-were-surprised/
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