I have been contemplating the fact that death is a consequence of sin, and it is a universal reminder of how evil sin is. Its ultimate fruits are sadness and death, and this is the ultimate culmination of our earthly existence. Every one of our lives will ultimately be touched by the sadness and tragedy of human loss. And unless we are fortunate to be among those alive at the Lord's return, every one of our lives will ultimately culminate in death.
Death is a horrible enemy. Scripture says in 1 Corinthians 15:26 that "The last enemy to be destroyed is death." And when you sit and watch someone dying slowly, you come face to face with the fact that death is a formidable, tyrannical universal enemy. The grief and sadness of death is almost unbearable. And if you thought about it in human terms, you might be tempted to become melancholy and despondent. It is sad. It is awful. It does at times make all of life seem utterly hopeless...
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“ Great Sermon! ” Phil does an excellent job tying in the raising of Lazarus with our belief in the power of Christ Jesus to give us eternal life. This was a great teaching to His disciples about the coming Resurrection and for all of us who have Him as our Lord and Savior.
Janine Elizabeth (4/18/2014)
from Louisiana
“ Great Sermon! ” I really love this message, Bro. Phil. Thank you so much.
Phil Johnson is Executive Director of Grace to You, the media ministry of John MacArthur. Phil is also an elder at Grace Community Church, where he pastors the GraceLife fellowship group. He is probably best known for his websites, which include The Spurgeon Archive and The Hall...
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