Fear of Death

Kevin Carruthers
September 01, 2024

Kevin Carruthers tackles the fear of death and how it can often consume our lives. He speaks about the importance of faith, stating, "what if faith not fear was your default response to the circumstances around you." Carruthers emphasizes that our identity in Christ gives us significance in life and the ability to cope with overwhelming challenges. He also addresses the fear of God getting out of our box, suggesting that we often limit God to what we feel comfortable with. Carruthers then dives into the fear of dying, a universal fear that we all contend with at some point in our lives. He suggests that, rather than avoiding the topic, we should view death as a passageway, not a curse. Carruthers uses the story of Jesus in John 14 to emphasize the idea that death is not the end but a new beginning, akin to a wedding. He provides reassurance by stating that if Jesus' tomb is empty, his promise is not, meaning that as Christ rose from the dead, so will those who have a personal relationship with him. Carruthers concludes by asserting that the main focus of early church teaching was the belief that Jesus rose from the dead, which led to many becoming followers of Jesus.

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