FOR ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN (3)
by Tim Melton
Scripture: Philippians 1:19-30
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For Me to Live Is Christ and to Die Is Gain (3)
Series: Philippians
Tim Melton
Philippians 1:19-30
Thanatophobia is the intense fear of death, to the point one can no longer function in their daily lives. While you may not have Thanatophobia, the fear of death has spawned many ideas throughout history of how to cheat death. Ponce de Leon searched for the fountain of youth. A number of Chinese Emperors died from taking elixirs seeking to live longer. Other rulers received blood transfusions from younger people while apothecaries here in Europe used to sell powder that supposedly came from Egyptian mummies. All of this was done to avoid death.
A recent article on CNBC recently said, ''Innovation in genome science, big data and ''ammortality,'' which includes wearable technology and products in the so-called wellness space, could soon prolong healthy human life well beyond 100 years.''
The fear of death is common, but in these verses we will see how Paul viewed death. As Christians we have much to learn and benefit from as we listen to God´s Word on this subject.
Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
In the previous verses Paul had spoken of his joy even in the midst of imprisonment and others coming against him. Now he continues to rejoice, confident that because of the Philippians´ prayer and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, that his present situation will end in his deliverance. This should be our confidence, too. God has chosen to work in our world through His people as they pray. Paul had experienced the power of prayer and seen the power of the Holy Spirit work miraculously so many times, that Paul had full confidence that God would wor ...
Series: Philippians
Tim Melton
Philippians 1:19-30
Thanatophobia is the intense fear of death, to the point one can no longer function in their daily lives. While you may not have Thanatophobia, the fear of death has spawned many ideas throughout history of how to cheat death. Ponce de Leon searched for the fountain of youth. A number of Chinese Emperors died from taking elixirs seeking to live longer. Other rulers received blood transfusions from younger people while apothecaries here in Europe used to sell powder that supposedly came from Egyptian mummies. All of this was done to avoid death.
A recent article on CNBC recently said, ''Innovation in genome science, big data and ''ammortality,'' which includes wearable technology and products in the so-called wellness space, could soon prolong healthy human life well beyond 100 years.''
The fear of death is common, but in these verses we will see how Paul viewed death. As Christians we have much to learn and benefit from as we listen to God´s Word on this subject.
Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
In the previous verses Paul had spoken of his joy even in the midst of imprisonment and others coming against him. Now he continues to rejoice, confident that because of the Philippians´ prayer and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, that his present situation will end in his deliverance. This should be our confidence, too. God has chosen to work in our world through His people as they pray. Paul had experienced the power of prayer and seen the power of the Holy Spirit work miraculously so many times, that Paul had full confidence that God would wor ...
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