April 5, 2015
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afraid of death?
Today I read this interesting article ( http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/national/2015/04/04/tech-titans-latest-project-defy-death/ ), about how lots of rich philanthropists are trying to invest in medical technologies to expand their lifespans to 150 years or so.
It's a thought-provoking article, but it basically highlights the fact that most people are afraid of death. In fact, most people try not to think about it.
In contrast, those of us who know Jesus Christ and are aware of the evidence that He actually rose from the dead are able to be unafraid of death. It's not that we are naturally more peace-filled people, but instead that we have heard the good news report (and believed it). We know that while death is indeed an enemy, it is only temporary for those of us who believe in Jesus Christ. Soon we too will be resurrected to eternal life, never to die, and will live in happiness forever. As the Bible says in Hebrews 2:14-15:
"Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives."
Happy Resurrection Day!
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