Conquering the Fear of Death

Early Christians, with a touch of mockery, called death a tyrant whom Christ overthrew. They were firmly convinced that the end of their earthly life was in fact a glorious beginning, and that the best awaited them ahead. Can we find the same kind of confidence? Can believers today meet death with the same courage, calm, and triumph? Certainly—answers the author of this book. “Jesus’ death was not an end, but the beginning of a new relationship. And if we take our Teacher as our example, then when the last hour comes, we will be ready. He died in faith and was rewarded with the resurrection—so the same awaits us. Start reading, and you will find answers to many difficult questions as you come to understand the glorious truth that through Jesus, death has died forever. “Death comes to each of us—rich and poor, famous and unknown. But for those who believe in Him, Jesus has forever changed the way they regard death. Standing in the presence of Christ and looking into His empty tomb, we see death as it truly is—a frightening enemy whose power has been crushed.” — Erwin Lutzer