FOR ME TO DIE IS GAIN!
Philippians 1:21, 23-24

“For me to live (zao/zein=act of living)is Christ(Christos=anointed King, Lord), and to die (apothnesko/apothanein= to have died; die off or away) is gain (kerdos =gain, interest, profit). For I am in a strait (sunecho/sunechomai =held together, to hem together; hemmed in on both sides; pressed on both sides) betwixt two(ek ton duo= out of; from the two; equal pull), having a desire (epithumia=a passionate desire; great or over desire) to depart (analuo= to loose up as an anchor; loosing a ship from its moorings; taking down one’s tent; to break up camp), and to be with Christ (Christos-anointed King, Lord); which is far better (kreisson=stronger; more powerful; very far better; much more better). Nevertheless to abide(meno/epimeno=to remain or continue; to cling to this present life) in the flesh(sarx/sarki=flesh body) is more needful (anagkaios=necessary) for you.”

1. TO LIVE IS CHRIST!

2. Life on this earth is having Christ as Anointed King and Lord!

3. Colossians 3:4 “Christ, is our life.”

4. Galatians 2:20 “Christ liveth in me.”

5. 1. Illustration: “I can’t live the Christian life?”

2. TO DIE IS CHRIST!

A. Life in heaven is having Christ as Anointed King and Lord!

1. “Gain” is profit

2. “Depart” is set sail or take up tent

3. “Far better” literally, much more better!

4. Illustration: “Cake is good, pie is gooder and ice cream is goodest!”

Graveside Services: II Corinthians 5:1-11