Grieving, hope and solace : When a loved one dies in Christ

Here is a tender blending of memoir and theology, a joining of heart and mind, a sober yet joyful consideration of Scripture in the face of one of life's deepest and most grievous trials. What exactly happens to those who die as Christians? What do they immediately experience? What is their... Full description

Main Author:	Martin, Albert N.
Published:	Adelphi, Maryland : Cruciform Press, 2011
Subjects:	DEATH - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY. FUTURE LIFE. CONSOLATION. GRIEF - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
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020		\|a 9781936760268
082		\|a 248.86 \|b MAR
100		\|a Martin, Albert N.
245		\|a Grieving, hope and solace : \|b When a loved one dies in Christ
260		\|a Adelphi, Maryland : \|b Cruciform Press, \|c 2011.
300		\|a 116p.
500		\|a Includes Bibliographical References.
505		\|a Preface -- Part one : Foundations. Foundational perspectives -- Foundational principles -- Part two : The intermediate state. We are endowed with moral perfection -- We enter Christ's presence -- We enter the company of saints -- We enter the promised rest -- Part three : Focal points for biblical grieving. What Jesus has gained -- What our loved one has gained -- The shared hope of Christians -- God's purposes in us through this death -- What we have gained -- Part four : Encouragement. A word to the Christian reader -- A word to the non-Christian reader.
520		\|a Here is a tender blending of memoir and theology, a joining of heart and mind, a sober yet joyful consideration of Scripture in the face of one of life's deepest and most grievous trials. What exactly happens to those who die as Christians? What do they immediately experience? What is their existence like right now? What will happen to them when Christ returns to earth? These questions can be especially acute for grieving loved ones who remain. What comfort and assurance does Scripture offer you? What can you truly know and be confident of? These are the questions and concerns that faced Pastor Albert N. Martin following the death of his wife of nearly 50 years. He knew that, if he were to grieve in a way that glorified God, he needed to know the answers to those questions, as clearly as possible, directly from Scripture. This book is the product of his grief, his tears, his travails, his prayers, and his concentrated study of God's Word. A beloved pastor and widely respected preacher for half a century, Albert Martin handles Scripture with the greatest of skill, care, wisdom, and respect. In this book, you will learn what God tells us with regard to the burning questions that so often accompany the death of a loved one in Christ. There is comfort for the grief. There are answers to the questions. The Bible does offer hope, solace, healing, and confidence. Pastor Albert Martin has been there. Let him share with you the deep comfort, encouragement, and joy that he found, through Scripture, in the midst of his grieving. - Publisher.
650		\|a DEATH - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
650		\|a FUTURE LIFE.
650		\|a CONSOLATION.
650		\|a GRIEF - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
900		\|a 32348
949		\|a RTC Library \|b Non Fiction \|h 248.86 MAR \|p R335073220 \|s Books

Grieving, hope and solace : When a loved one dies in Christ

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