Sermon, April 18, 2010 - Preparing for Death
Philippians 1.21 How to prepare for death
A. WHAT IS DEATH?
1. The separation of the soul from the body
2. The punishment due us for our sin [Rom 5.12; 6.20-21, 23]
3. Something that we can escape [Rev 1.5, 17-18]
B. WHAT IS GAINED BY DEATH?
1. A more permanent place to live
2. A home
3. Freedom
4. Understanding
5. The presence of Christ
C. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE FOR DEATH?
1. Keep short accounts
2. Keep watch for the end
3. Keep yourself detached from this world
4. Keep in mind the evidence of your salvation
5. Keep busy
John Olson
