Dead But Still Alive
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin ArticlesThe Bible teaches us that it’s possible to be dead and yet be alive. In 1 Timothy 5:6, the inspired writer Paul tells us regarding the lifestyle of certain widows:
“But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.”
This passage illustrates the fact that we can be dead spiritually speaking and yet be alive physically speaking.
The Apostle Paul sends us this message of warning and exhortation regarding our spiritual status:
“Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light” (Ephesians 5:14).
Brethren, if we’re spiritually asleep, let’s arise from that sleep, repent, confess our sins before the Lord, and then go to work in His kingdom producing spiritual fruit! (cf. Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:9; Psalm 32:5; John 15:1-5).
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