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"The last enemy!" 1 Corinthians 15:26
The Christian has many enemies—but through grace he shall overcome them all.
"The last enemy that shall be destroyed is DEATH!"
Death is an enemy to kingdoms—cutting down the wise, the patriotic, and the philanthropic.
Death is an enemy to churches—robbing them of their pastors, their teachers, the youthful, the devoted, and the most zealous members.
Death is an enemy to families—taking away the parent, the husband, the wife, and the children.
Death is an enemy to individuals—to saints, but especially to sinners.
Death was an enemy to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Death is the last enemy.
Death is the last in its introduction: Satan comes first, then sin, then death.
Death is the last in its attack: we have disease, old age, and then death.
Death is the last enemy that will be destroyed: for God has decreed it, Christ has promised it, saints pray for it, the church anticipates it, and Jesus is coming to execute the judgment written.
Yes, death shall be destroyed—certainly, perfectly, forever!
But even now the saint may . . .
be reconciled to its attack,
long for its stroke,
rejoice in its arms, and
spring from its grasp—to the enjoyment of unspeakable glory!
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