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What does the Bible say about comfort in death?

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The Bible offers comfort in death by assuring believers that they need not fear because Christ, as their shepherd, is always with them.

Psalm 23 is a powerful testament to the comfort we have as believers in the face of death. In verse 4, the psalmist declares, 'Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me.' This highlights that death is not the end for the believer but merely a passage to eternal life with God. The imagery of walking through the shadow signifies that while death is real, it cannot harm the believer. Spurgeon once likened death to a porch one passes through to enter the home of the Lord, which is a comforting thought for those facing the end of life. Ultimately, Christ's resurrection assures us of our safe passage through death into His presence, where there is no fear.
Scripture References: Psalm 23:4, Romans 8:31-32, John 14:2-3, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 14:3, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Peter 1:24

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Comfort In Death
Frank Tate · Jul 3, 2016

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John 14:3
Octavius Winslow · Jul 30, 2016