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What does the Bible say about the death of saints?

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Psalm 116 states that 'precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints,' indicating that their death is significant and honorable to God.

Psalm 116:15 reveals that the death of His saints is considered precious in the sight of the Lord. This term 'precious' signifies something weighty, honorable, and rare. While death is often viewed as the end of hope for the worldling, for the believer, it marks the beginning of eternal fellowship with God. Their death is precious not just because of who they are but fundamentally because it connects to the death of Christ, the Holy One, whose singular death encompasses all believers. This understanding highlights that the believer's death is not an isolated event but a participation in Christ's own death, which is the fulcrum of their salvation and brings them into a blessed state with the Lord.
Scripture References: Psalm 116:15, Colossians 2:20, John 17:24, 1 Corinthians 15:54, Isaiah 25:8, Revelation 14:13, Philippians 1:21, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Hebrews 11:32

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Precious Death
Allan Jellett · May 24, 2020
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Paul Mahan · Apr 4, 2021
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Arthur W. Pink · May 15, 2020
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Don Fortner · May 30, 2010
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