A Matter of Death and Life — Part One
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A Matter of Death and Life — Part One

Why do we have to die? What happens afterward? While the subject of death is uncomfortable, its reality is unavoidable. Noting that death is not optional but that our eternal destination is, Alistair Begg explores the biblical answers to these questions. Scripture is clear: although death is our enemy, it is a defeated foe for those who are in Christ. Therefore, we need not fear it.

Series Containing This Sermon

A Study in 1 Corinthians, Volume 7

Life after Death 1 Corinthians 15:1–58 Series ID: 14607


20But in fact fChrist has been raised from the dead, gthe firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21For as hby a man came death, iby a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22For jas in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then kat his coming lthose who belong to Christ. 24Then comes the end, when he delivers mthe kingdom to God the Father after destroying nevery rule and every authority and power. 25For he must reign ountil he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be pdestroyed is death. 27For q“God3 has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “all things are put in subjection,” it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. 28When rall things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that sGod may be all in all.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.