"Death Has Been DEFEATED !"

 

Dr. Tom Sexton

Printed in Memory of Dalton Cash

01/05/2004 - 02/11/2025

Everything about death changed when JESUS rose from the grave. In the Old Testament the Psalmist said, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for THOU art with me; THY rod and THY staff they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4)

There are no valleys and no shadows in death, for the believer, since JESUS rose from the grave. Death has been defeated. JESUS said, "I AM HE that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I AM alive for evermore, AMEN; and have the keys of Hell and of Death." (Revelation 1:18).

There is no fear in death for the child of GOD.

The Bible says, in death we are "absent from the body, and. . .present with the LORD." (2nd.Corinthians 5:8b). JESUS said that Christians never die. HE said to Martha, "I AM the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in ME, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in ME shall never die. Believest thou this ?" (John 11:25-26 pictured above).

GOD created man in HIS image. GOD made man a living soul (Genesis 2:7). Man is "spirit and soul and body." (1st.Thessalonians 5:23)

When our body dies, we do not die. Everyone who has ever lived is still alive today somewhere in their forever. For the child of GOD their forever home IS Heaven.

In the Book of Job this question is asked, "If a man die shall he live again ?" GOD did not answer the question, in the Old Testament, but JESUS did when HE told Martha "whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." (John 11:26). A Christian never dies.

JESUS said we will not even see death.

JESUS said to HIS followers, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, IF a man keep MY saying, he shall never see death." (John 8:51 pictured above). Our body dies, but we never die, and we do not see death when our body dies.

We see our friends and loved ones, who die in the faith, close their eyes and leave this world in death. But what we see, they do not see.

We see what happens on the outside because man looks on the outside; but the one dying does not see what we see: they see JESUS. In other words, they leave their body behind in death because GOD will one day give them a glorious body.

When Steven was put to death, by stoning, for preaching the Gospel, he said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the SON of MAN standing on the right hand of GOD." (Acts 7:56). Steven did not see his body dying, he saw JESUS standing, welcoming him home to Heaven.

When our loved ones leave this world, in death, they do not see what others around them see; they see JESUS standing, welcoming them home to Heaven. Heaven is GOD's gift to HIS children.

Heaven is GOD's Gift to Believers

JESUS said, "I go and prepare a place for you. . .that where I AM, there ye may be also." (John 14:2-3). Heaven is a place with beauty beyond our dreams.

JESUS is the only door to Heaven. JESUS said, I AM the DOOR: by ME if any man enter in, he shall be saved." (John 10:9). JESUS died for our sins and paid our sin debt in full. After three days JESUS rose from the grave.

HE said, "Because I live ye shall live also." (John 10:7). "JESUS said. . .I AM the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in ME, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." (John 11:25-26).

JESUS said that believers "never die." Their body dies, but believers have everlasting life. They do not die. They close their eyes in death and open them in Heaven. In death, Christians are "absent from the body, and. . .present with the LORD." (2nd.Corinthians 5:8b). Everyone is going to live forever somewhere; one day we will see it is true. Is Heaven going to be your eternal home when you die ?

You Can Go To Heaven

Acknowledge you are a sinner. The Bible says, "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one. . .For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD;" (Romans 3:10,23).

Believe CHRIST died for you. The Bible says, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of GOD is eternal life through JESUS CHRIST our LORD." "GOD commendeth HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us." (Romans 6:23;5:8).

Call upon HIM to save you. The Bible says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and shalt believe in thine heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9).

If you would be willing to turn to GOD in repentance and faith, pray this prayer:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me. Come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for you always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

Everlasting life is ours when we receive CHRIST as our personal LORD and SAVIOR. GOD bless you.

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

HEAVEN

By Tom Sexton

There are no shadows in death with JESUS.

There are no valleys we must walk through.

Death is only a doorway,

And all of Heaven awaits you. 

Our vision on earth is limited -

We see only into the blue,

But in death our vision is endless - 

All of Glory comes into view.

Death takes hold of the body,

And our race on earth is through. 

The battle for us is over. 

With open arms HE welcomes you.

So, fear not the end of life's journey.

Believe what GOD says is true.

Death has been defeated !

Heaven is HIS gift to you.

Printed in memory of Dalton Cash

01/05/2004 - 02/11/2025

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