Death of Saints
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Precious Death
By A.W. Pink0PSA 46:1PSA 103:13PSA 116:15ISA 43:2ISA 63:9LAM 3:33JHN 14:3ACT 14:222CO 5:8HEB 4:15A.W. Pink emphasizes the preciousness of a saint's death in the sight of the Lord, as expressed in Psalm 116:15. He encourages believers to view death from God's perspective, recognizing that it signifies the end of suffering and the beginning of eternal communion with Him. Pink explains that the Lord's love for His saints makes their deaths precious, as it allows Him to display His sufficiency and grace in their final moments. He reassures that while we may grieve, the Lord rejoices in bringing His people home, fulfilling His promise of eternal presence. Ultimately, the death of a saint is seen as an honorable and bright transition into the Lord's presence.
The Death of Saints Precious
By Charles Finney0PSA 116:15ISA 57:1MAT 5:4JHN 14:2ROM 14:82CO 5:8PHP 1:211TH 4:131PE 1:3REV 21:4Charles Finney emphasizes the preciousness of the death of saints in God's sight, explaining that their transition to eternal rest is a source of joy for both God and the departed. He outlines reasons why this event is precious, including God's deep love for His children, the joy of their eternal happiness, and the glory it brings to Him. Finney also encourages believers to view the death of saints as precious, urging them to align their perspectives with God's, recognizing the joy and glory that accompany such transitions. He addresses common reasons for our failure to see death in this light, such as selfishness and unbelief, and concludes with a call to rejoice in God's mercies and the hope of eternal life.