1. A statement that seems to be false but is true !

2. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted “For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” Luke 14:11 AbasedExalt Humble Exalted

3. Matt. 10:34 “...I came not to send peace, but a sword.” Sword = is the Bible Heb. 4:12 Eph. 6:17

4. How does a sword bring Peace ? 1.Settles troubles with God Rom. 5:1 2. Brings love to neighbor 3.Makes us at ease with our own conscience

5. “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7 Worthwhile Eternal Holy

6. Paradox

7. Rom. 1:1 Gal. 5:1 Rom.8:21Bondage Losing freedom Slavery - John 12:26

8. Liberty Liberty - we are free from: Guilt - Heb. 10:17 Worry & Anxiety - Mt. 6:33 Rom. 8:28

9. Matt. 10:39 Matt. 16:25Surrender Lost or defeated Yield to the other person

10. Victory We are the winner Win eternal life John 12:25

11. Death = usually means the end of life For a Christian death is only the beginning

12. Phil. 1:21 “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Phil. 1:23 “For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”

13. Rev.14:13 “...blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” Death of a Christian is beginning of a better life !

14. 1.Jesus gives us peace - by obedience to His Word 2.We must be His servant in order to be really free

15. 3. To win eternal life we must surrender our earthly life. 4. The death of a Christian is the beginning of life.

16. Sermon by Arthur Pigman - Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arthurpigman@cybrtyme.com Sunday Evening Sept. 11, 05