“We believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting Amen.”

“For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21 NIV

• God wants us to live fully alive rather than just exist

“…to live is Christ…”

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 NIV

To live fully alive is to…

Live with purpose

Live with peace and joy

Live with significance and security

Live without regret

“Life is the sum total of what you do with moments given to you…you have no control when you die (most often) how you will die, but you do have control over how you live.” Erwin McManus

• God wants us to see death from His perspective

“…to die is gain.”

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15 NIV

Death is gain…

Because we will be face to face with Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:8)

Because we will be free from sin, sickness, and sorrow (Revelation 21:4)

Because we will finally be in our real home (John 14:1-3)

Because we will be rewarded for how we spent our lives (Revelation 14:13)

“Then I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Write this: God’s blessing on the dead who from this time onward die in the Lord.” “Yes,” says the spirit, “so that they may rest from their works, for the deeds they have done follow after them.”