Death

Ecclesiastes 8:8 No one has power over the spirit to retain the spirit, And no one has power in the day of death.

Ecclesiastes 12:7 Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, And the spirit will return to God who gave it.

• 1 Chron. 29:15 - compares our lives to a shadow

that only last for a short while.

• Job 7:6-7 compares our lives to a weaver’s shuttle,

which quickly runs out, and to the wind, which is there for a short while and then it disappears.

• Job 14:1 "Man

and full of trouble. 2 He comes forth like a flower and fades away; who is born of woman Is of few days

• Ps. 90:9 compares our life to sigh • James 4:14 says our life is, but a vapor that is here

today and gone tomorrow.

Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,

Hebrews 2:14 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

1 Corinthians 15:55 "O Death, where sting? O Hades, where

is is

your your victory?"

Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one's birth;

is

better than

Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live die

is

gain. 22 But if

I is

Christ, and to live on in the flesh, this

will mean

fruit from Christ,

which is my

remain in the flesh labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with far better. 24 Nevertheless to

is

more needful for you.

Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD

Is

the death of His saints.

Isaiah 57:1 The righteous perishes, And no man takes

it

to heart; Merciful men

are

taken away, While no one considers That the righteous is taken away from evil. 2 He shall enter into peace; They shall rest in their beds,

Each one

walking

in

his uprightness.

Luke 16:19 " There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 "But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 "desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 "So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 "And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw

Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 "Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.' 25 "But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. 26 'And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.'

Revelation 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, "Write: 'Blessed dead who die in the Lord from now on.' " "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them."

are

the

2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Romans 8:1

There is

therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Ephesians 1:3 Blessed

be

the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly

places

in Christ, Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace

So how do we become a Christian, and make it into Christ?

We must hear!

Romans 10:17 So then faith

comes

and hearing by the word of God.

by hearing, Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

We must believe!

John 8:24 "Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am you will die in your sins.“ He, James 2:19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe -- and tremble!

James 2:17 …faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

James 2:24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.

We must repent!

Luke 13:3 "I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.

We must confess Jesus as Lord!

Romans 10:10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Matthew 10:32 " Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. 33 "But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

John 12:42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

We must be baptized!

1 Peter 3:21 There is also an antitype which now saves us – baptism … Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins Acts 22:16 'And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'

In Christ: The forgiveness of sin Eph. 1:7 Every spiritual blessing Eph. 1:3 No condemnation Rom. 8:1 Baptism puts you into Christ Romans 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?

Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body

Matthew 24:13 "But he who endures to the end shall be saved Revelation 2:10 … Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.

2 Samuel 12:19 When David saw that his servants were whispering, David perceived that the child was dead. Therefore David said to his servants, "Is the child dead?" And they said, "He is dead." 20 So David arose from the ground, washed and anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he went to his own house; and when he requested, they set food before him, and he ate. 21 Then his servants said to him,

"What

is

this that you have done? You fasted and wept for the child

while he was

wept; for I said, 'Who can tell shall not return to me." alive, but when the child died, you arose and ate food." 22 And he said, "While the child was alive, I fasted and

whether

the LORD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?' 23 "But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he

Luke 16:22 The rich man also died and was buried. 23 "And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 "Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.' 25 "But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented.

26 'And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.' 27 "Then he said, 'I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house, 28 'for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.'