That Dead Man or Dead Woman
The sermon emphasizes the importance of viewing death as a transition to eternal life for believers, and eternal torment for the wicked.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the contrasting fates of the wicked and the righteous in his sermon 'That Dead Man or Dead Woman.' He laments the fate of the wicked, who face torment and despair, while celebrating the joyous welcome that awaits departed believers in heaven. Brooks encourages the congregation to aspire to die the death of the righteous, highlighting the preciousness of a saint's death in God's eyes.
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("A Believer's Last Day, His Best Day")
"When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but
even in death the righteous have a refuge!" Prov. 14:32
We should lament over that dead man or dead woman . . .
whom hell harbors,
whom the devil devours,
whom divine justice torments!
But let rejoice over those departed believers whom
Christ embosoms, and whom all the court of heaven
comes forth to welcome!
"Let me die the death of the righteous, and
may my end be like theirs!" Numbers 23:10
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death
of His saints!" Psalm 116:15
Sermon Outline
- The Reality of Eternal Consequences
- The wicked face eternal torment
- The righteous have a refuge in death
Key Quotes
“When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge!” — Thomas Brooks
“Let me die the death of the righteous, and may my end be like theirs!” — Thomas Brooks
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should rejoice over the death of believers, as they are welcomed into heaven.
- We should view death as a transition to eternal life, rather than an end.
- We should strive to live a righteous life, that we may die like the righteous.