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Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Eight): Death

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Ecclesiastes 7:1-4 highlight the Bible's attitude toward death, particularly its insistence that we allow the reality of death to change our approach to life.

Of Death

Sermon by James Beaubelle

This sermon explores the biblical reality of death, including its inevitability, complex meaning, and hope for eternal life through the sacrifice and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The subject of death recurs throughout the entirety of Scripture, beginning with God's warning to our father Adam in Genesis to the warnings of the "second death" in Revelation, demonstrating that it constitutes a central theme of human existence. While many mistakenly view death as a vague transition or displacement of cosmic energy, Scripture affirms that death is real, appointed to all, and occurring under God's sovereign authority. Ecclesiastes stresses that life and death ae inextricably linked, though foolish choices can hasten life's end. No one ever dies outside God's will, even the tiny sparrow, but God values humans created in His image on a higher level. Christ urged His disciples not to fear men, but to fear God, who alone has power over life and death. If we reflect on God's sovereignty which is displaced across the entirety of creation, we can deduce that God has power over death and promises us resurrection from the dead. It is Jesus Christ Who has died and now lives forever who holds the keys of death and Hades. For Christ's chosen saints, death is not the final end, but a passage toward eternal life. While the world offers distractions, God alone provides true comfort, healing broken hearts as well as offering hope beyond the grave. We cannot deny or escape death, but trust God, who promises resurrection and restoration. We must develop deep trust in Christ's resurrection, realizing that He alone has conquered death and offers to us eternal life.

The W's and H's of Meditation (Part Four)

Sermon by David F. Maas

Meditating on the perils of our transitory existence paradoxically leads to a longer, happier life as our portion of God's Spirit grows within us.

Back to Life (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

If God delays in answering a sincere prayer, His purpose is to increase faith, as in the case of His delay in providing Abraham with a son through Sarah.

Celebrating Birthdays

Article by Martin G. Collins

Are birthday celebrations as harmless as they seem? How did the practice start? Here is a spiritual principle concerning birthdays that many do not consider.

Those Who Mourn

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Worldly sorrow leads to death while godly sorrow leads to repentance and life. After godly repentance, sorrow is swallowed up in profound joy.

Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Seventeen)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Wisdom can be defined as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to the right measure. Wisdom is not given as a whole, but incrementally.

What Is This 'Advent'?

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

'Advent' can refer both to Christ's first coming as a human being or to His second coming in overwhelming power and glory to establish the Kingdom of God on earth.

Our End Time

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

We scour the prophecies for any overlooked clue that might guide us through these times of turmoil. Yet, the details we seek remain hidden—for good reason.