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The concept that the death of saints is blessed is a theme woven throughout the Scriptures, reflecting the hope and assurance that believers have in the promises of God. This belief is rooted in the understanding that physical death is not the end for those who are in Christ, but rather a transition into eternal life with God.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible provides numerous passages that affirm the blessedness of the death of the saints. One of the most direct references is found in the book of Psalms: "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints" (Psalm 116:15). This verse highlights the value and significance that God places on the death of His faithful ones, indicating that their passing is not a loss but a gain in the divine perspective.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul echoes this sentiment in his letter to the Philippians: "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). Paul expresses a profound understanding that death brings the believer into the presence of Christ, which is far better than any earthly experience.

Eternal Life and Resurrection

The blessedness of the saints' death is further underscored by the promise of eternal life and resurrection. Jesus Himself assures believers of this hope in the Gospel of John: "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies" (John 11:25). This promise of resurrection and eternal life is a cornerstone of Christian faith, providing comfort and assurance that death is not the final word.

The Apostle Paul elaborates on this hope in his first letter to the Corinthians, where he speaks of the resurrection of the dead: "For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed" (1 Corinthians 15:52). This transformation from mortality to immortality is a key aspect of the blessedness associated with the death of the saints.

The Hope of Glory

The death of the saints is also blessed because it marks the fulfillment of the hope of glory. In his letter to the Romans, Paul writes, "And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God" (Romans 5:2). This hope is not merely a future expectation but a present reality that shapes the believer's life and perspective on death.

The book of Revelation provides a vivid picture of the ultimate blessedness awaiting the saints: "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. 'Yes,' says the Spirit, 'they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them'" (Revelation 14:13). This passage emphasizes the rest and reward that come to those who have faithfully served the Lord, underscoring the blessedness of their death.

Comfort for the Living

The belief that the death of saints is blessed offers profound comfort to those who remain. The assurance that their loved ones are in the presence of the Lord and will one day be reunited with them provides solace in times of grief. The Apostle Paul encourages believers with these words: "Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope" (1 Thessalonians 4:13).

In summary, the death of saints is considered blessed because it signifies a transition into eternal life, the fulfillment of the hope of glory, and the promise of resurrection. This belief is deeply rooted in the Scriptures and offers comfort and assurance to believers, affirming that death is not the end but a gateway to eternal communion with God.

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Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from now on: Yes, said the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.
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Consolations against the Fear of Death.
... thou shalt there find all thy religious ancestors and children departed"yea, Christ,
and all his blessed saints and angels ... nay, is not death unto thee gain? ...
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The Resurrection of the Sleeping Saints.
... Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second
death hath no ... not only that the resurrection of the saints is quite ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/2 the resurrection of the.htm

Meditations of the Blessed State of a Regenerate Man in his Death.
... him (Philippians 3:20; Colossians 3:2.) Death is never ... xlii.2. He prayeth with the
saints, "How long, O Lord ... blood of the Lamb, he sings with blessed old Simeon ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/2 meditations of the blessed.htm

Love in the Blessed Ones.
... And if immediately after death the elect will enjoy with ... in the hearts of all the
saints; shall have ... perfect beauty and to radiate His blessed, cherishing rays ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxiv love in the blessed.htm

And the Lord Stretched Out his Hand, and Said...
... [1989] And all the saints answered, saying: Blessed is He who ... all our iniquities;
and all our sins hast Thou sunk in the multitude of death, [1991] as ...
/.../unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 8 24 and the.htm

The Communion of Saints.
... CHORUS. [11]Simon Dach. transl., Jane Borthwick, 1854. "Oh! how blessed are ye,
saints forgiven,. Through the gate of death now safe in heaven,. All trials over ...
/.../borthwick/hymns from the land of luther/the communion of saints.htm

Of the Holy Brother James of Fallerone, and How, after his Death ...
... to him after death. As he was in prayer on that same day, Christ, the blessed one,
appeared to him surrounded by a multitude of angels and saints; but Brother ...
/.../ugolino/the little flowers of st francis of assisi/chapter li of the holy.htm

How the Priest Wighard was Sent from Britain to Rome, to be ...
... But Wighard, arriving at Rome, was cut off by death, before he could be consecrated ...
Nevertheless, we have caused the blessed gifts of the saints, that is ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxix how the priest.htm

The Communion of Saints.
... only in heaven; a communion sweet and blessed, because it ... and derived from Him who
sanctified them to be saints. Hence it is a love which death can not destroy ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxv the communion of saints.htm

First Latin Form.
... that He and you should be at my death; and He ... the feet of the queen of all the saints
and apostles ... Then the most blessed Thomas was suddenly brought to the ...
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