Hope in Eternal Life
Hope in Eternal Life4
Of the Death of the Body.
By John Gill0GEN 3:19JOB 14:5ECC 12:7LUK 20:36ROM 6:232CO 5:1PHP 1:231TH 4:14HEB 9:27JAS 2:26John Gill addresses the concept of physical death, distinguishing it from spiritual death and emphasizing that it is a separation of the soul and body. He explores the nature of death, its inevitability for all humans regardless of status or age, and the divine sovereignty behind it. Gill explains that while death is a consequence of sin, it is also a necessary transition for believers, leading them to eternal life with Christ. He reassures that death, though formidable, is ultimately a blessing for the righteous, as it frees them from sin and sorrow.
My Expectation Is From Him
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 37:4MAT 25:34JHN 14:2ROM 8:182CO 9:8PHP 4:19HEB 10:231PE 1:41JN 3:2REV 21:4C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that true expectation for believers should come from God rather than the world, as worldly expectations are ultimately disappointing. He encourages believers to draw from the abundant resources of God's grace and faithfulness, assuring them that God honors His promises and supplies their needs. Spurgeon highlights the hope of eternal life and the glorious expectations that await believers after death, including the promise of being welcomed into God's kingdom. He urges the faithful to live for God, glorifying Him as the source of all blessings and future glory. Ultimately, Spurgeon reassures that our expectations from God are not in vain, but filled with hope and assurance.
Psalms 116:15
By Chuck Smith0PSA 116:15ISA 57:1JHN 14:2ROM 8:181CO 15:542CO 5:8PHP 1:211TH 4:14HEB 11:16REV 21:4Chuck Smith emphasizes that the death of a Christian is viewed as precious in the eyes of the Lord, highlighting that it is ordained and planned by God. He explains that while death is often feared, it signifies a release from the struggles of the physical body and an entrance into God's presence. Smith notes that God's love for His saints is evident in their trust during death, which contrasts with the divided love often experienced in life. Ultimately, the death of saints is a fulfillment of hope, ushering them into eternal life with God.
Do Not Fear Death
By Thomas Brooks01CO 15:55Thomas Brooks emphasizes that death for a believer is not to be feared but embraced as a transition to a greater joy and freedom from sin. He encourages believers to view death as the end of their struggles and the beginning of a fuller communion with God. Brooks reminds us that Jesus has conquered death, rendering it powerless and transforming it into a moment of ultimate gain for the faithful. He urges believers to celebrate their dying day as their best day, free from the burdens of life. Ultimately, death is portrayed as a disarmed foe, inviting believers to face it with confidence and hope.