Since Christ Died For Me, Why Do I Still Have to Die?
Q. Since Christ has died for me, why do I still have to die? A. My death is not a payment for my sins, but it puts an end to sin and is an entrance into eternal life. For the Bible Tells Me So... John 5:24 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life…. Philippians 1:21-23 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 1 Thessalonians 5:9,10 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. Q. What further benefit do I receive from Christ’s sacrifice and death on the cross? ...
