Topical Encyclopedia The concept of the "Death of the Righteous" in the Bible is a theme that reflects the hope, peace, and ultimate victory over death that believers in God experience. This topic is woven throughout Scripture, offering comfort and assurance to those who live a life of faith and righteousness.Old Testament Insights In the Old Testament, the death of the righteous is often portrayed as a peaceful transition into the presence of God. The book of Isaiah provides a poignant reflection on this: "The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil" (Isaiah 57:1). This verse suggests that the death of the righteous is an act of divine mercy, sparing them from future suffering and evil. The Psalms also offer insight into the death of the righteous. Psalm 116:15 states, "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints" . This verse emphasizes the value God places on the lives of His faithful ones, and their death is seen as precious and significant in His eyes. New Testament Perspectives The New Testament further develops the theme of the death of the righteous, particularly through the teachings of Jesus and the writings of the apostles. Jesus Himself speaks of eternal life for those who believe in Him, as seen in John 11:25-26: "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?'" . Here, Jesus assures believers that physical death is not the end but a passage to eternal life. The Apostle Paul also addresses the death of the righteous in his letters. In Philippians 1:21, he writes, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" . Paul views death as a gain because it brings the believer into the presence of Christ, which is far better than earthly life. In 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Paul reflects on his own impending death with confidence, stating, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who have longed for His appearing" . Theological Implications The death of the righteous is not seen as a defeat but as a victory through Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of this belief, as it demonstrates His power over death and His promise of eternal life to His followers. In 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, Paul triumphantly declares, "When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' 'Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?'" . The death of the righteous is thus a transition from the temporal to the eternal, from the struggles of this world to the peace and joy of the next. It is a moment of fulfillment for the believer, who has lived a life of faith and now enters into the promised rest and reward with God. Nave's Topical Index Numbers 23:10Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his! Nave's Topical Index 2 Samuel 12:23 2 Kings 22:19,20 Psalm 23:4 Psalm 31:5 Psalm 37:37 Psalm 49:15 Psalm 73:24 Psalm 116:15 Proverbs 14:32 Ecclesiastes 7:1 Isaiah 57:1,2 Daniel 12:13 Luke 2:29 Luke 16:22 Luke 23:43 John 11:11 Acts 7:59 Romans 14:7,8 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 2 Corinthians 1:9,10 2 Corinthians 5:1,4,8 Philippians 1:20,21,23,24 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14 1 Thessalonians 5:9,10 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Hebrews 2:14,15 Hebrews 11:13 2 Peter 1:11,14 Revelation 14:13 Library The Death of the Righteous Death of the Righteous. Peaceful Death of the Righteous. The Peaceful Death of the Righteous. Upon the Character of Balaam. Preached the Second Sunday after ... That He is the Righteous one whom the Jews Should Put to Death. Death, Being the Wages of Sin, Why are not the Righteous Delivered ... The Evil one Wailed "Where Now, is There a Place for Me to Flee to ... Calvinistic Methodism. 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How can I stop being scared of dying? | GotQuestions.org Death: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Apostrophe: To Death and the Grave Death: As a Judgment: Sodomites Death: As a Judgment: Upon the Antediluvians Death: Exemption From: No Death in Heaven Death: Exemption From: Promised to Saints at the Second Coming of Christ Death: Figurative of Regeneration Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: A Change Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Being Cut Down Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Being Gathered to Our People Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Called Giving up the Ghost Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Departing Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Fleeing As a Shadow Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Going Down Into Silence Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Going the Way Whence There is No Return Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Going to Thy Fathers Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: King of Terrors Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Putting off This Tabernacle Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Requiring the Soul Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Returning to Dust Death: Scenes of Death of David Death: Scenes of Death of Isaac Death: Scenes of Death of Jacob Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Death: Scenes of Death of Paul Death: Scenes of Death of Stephen Death: Scenes of Death of Zechariah Death: Symbolized by the Pale Horse Death: Symbolized: King of Terrors Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Eternal Death is Called: A Resurrection to Damnation Eternal Death is Called: A Resurrection to Shame Eternal Death is Called: Damnation of Hell Eternal Death is Called: Destruction Eternal Death is Called: Everlasting Punishment Eternal Death is Called: Perishing Eternal Death is Called: The Second Death Eternal Death is Called: The Wrath to Come Eternal Death is Described as a Lake of Fire Eternal Death is Described as a Mist of Darkness for Ever Eternal Death is Described as Banishment from God Eternal Death is Described as Indignation, Wrath Eternal Death is Described as Outer Darkness Eternal Death is Described as Society With the Devil Eternal Death is Described as The Worm That Dies Not Eternal Death: Christ, the Only Way of Escape From Eternal Death: God Alone Can Inflict Eternal Death: Saints Shall Escape Eternal Death: Self-Righteousness Leads To Eternal Death: Shall be Inflicted by Christ Eternal Death: Strive to Preserve Others From Eternal Death: The Necessary Consequence of Sin Eternal Death: The Portion of the Wicked Eternal Death: The Wages of Sin Eternal Death: The Way To, Described Natural Death is Described as a Sleep Natural Death is Described as Being Cut Down Natural Death is Described as Departing Natural Death is Described as Fleeing As a Shadow Natural Death is Described as Gathering to Our People Natural Death is Described as God Requiring the Soul Natural Death is Described as Going Down Into Silence Natural Death is Described as Going the Way Whence There is No Return Natural Death is Described as Putting off This Tabernacle Natural Death is Described as Returning to Dust Natural Death is Described as The Earthly House of This Tabernacle Being Dissolved Natural Death is Described as Yielding up the Spirit Natural Death: Abolished by Christ Natural Death: All Shall be Raised From Natural Death: Christ Delivers from the Fear of Natural Death: Conquered by Christ Natural Death: Consequence of Sin Natural Death: Consideration of, a Motive to Diligence Natural Death: Enoch and Elijah Were Exempted From Natural Death: Illustrates the Change Produced in Conversion Natural Death: Levels all Ranks Natural Death: None Subject to in Heaven Natural Death: Pray to be Prepared For Natural Death: Puts an End to Earthly Projects Natural Death: Regard, As at Hand Natural Death: Shall Finally be Destroyed by Christ Natural Death: Strips of Earthly Possessions Natural Death: when Averted for a Season, is a Motive to 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Death of Christ: Inflicted by the Gentiles The Death of Christ: Mode of a Stumbling Block to Jews The Death of Christ: Mode of Accursed The Death of Christ: Mode of Exhibited his Humility The Death of Christ: Mode of Foolishness to Gentiles The Death of Christ: Mode of Foretold by Christ The Death of Christ: Mode of Ignominious The Death of Christ: Mode of Prefigured The Death of Christ: Necessary for the Redemption of Man The Death of Saints is Blessed The Death of Saints is Full of Faith The Death of Saints is Full of Hope The Death of Saints is Full of Peace The Death of Saints: A Sleep in Christ The Death of Saints: Disregarded by the Wicked The Death of Saints: God is With Them In The Death of Saints: God Preserves Them To The Death of Saints: Illustrated The Death of Saints: Leads to a Crown of Life The Death of Saints: Leads to a Joyful Resurrection The Death of Saints: Leads to Christ's Presence The Death of Saints: Leads to Comfort The Death of Saints: Leads to Rest The Death of Saints: Met With Resignation The Death of Saints: Met Without Fear The Death of Saints: One Thief The Death of Saints: Precious in God's Sight The Death of Saints: Removes from Coming Evil The Death of Saints: Sometimes Desired The Death of Saints: Survivors Consoled For The Death of Saints: The Wicked Wish Theirs to Resemble The Death of Saints: Waited For The Death of the Wicked is in Their Sins The Death of the Wicked is Without Hope The Death of the Wicked: Absalom The Death of the Wicked: Ananias The Death of the Wicked: Athaliah The Death of the Wicked: Belshazzar The Death of the Wicked: Frequently Marked by Terror The Death of the Wicked: Frequently Sudden and Unexpected The Death of the Wicked: God Has No Pleasure In The Death of the Wicked: Haman The Death of the Wicked: Herod The Death of the Wicked: Illustrated The Death of the Wicked: Jezebel The Death of the Wicked: Judas The Death of the Wicked: Korah The Death of the Wicked: Like the Death of Beasts The Death of the 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