Death is a certain reality for all (Heb. 9:27) The fear of death puts one into bondage (Heb. 2:15) BUT, Jesus’ death delivers from the fear of death (Heb. 2:14-15) AND, Jesus’ resurrection guarantees our personal victory over death (1 Cor. 15:51-55+20) There is no need to fear death! Jesus already won that victory!

The sting of death is not death! “The sting of death is sin” (15:56) There would be no death without sin (Rom. 5:12) Sin brought/brings about death (Gen. 2:17; Rom. 6:23) Sin can gain control and “reign” in one’s life (Rom. 6:11-14) Death’s “sting” is the eternal separation from God that follows! BUT, Jesus’ death saves us from sin! From the guilt of sin (Eph. 1:7; 1 John 2:1-2) From the condemnation of sin (1 Thess. 1:10) From the control of sin (Rom. 6:3-18) AND, Jesus’ death keeps us saved from sin (1 Jn. 1:7)! There is no need to be enslaved to sin! Jesus already won that victory!

The victory is only through Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:57) Through Jesus, Christians are “more than conquerors” (Rom. 8:37) Do you have the assurance of victory “in Christ”? Believe Jesus is God’s Son – 1 John 5:1 Repent of sins and turn to God – Acts 3:19 Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32 Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27 God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Serve the Lord faithfully until death – 1 Cor. 15:58