2. Death is a certain reality for all (Heb. 9:27)
The fear of death puts one into bondage (Heb. 2:15)
BUT, Jesus’ death delivers from the fear of death (Heb. 2:14-15)
AND, Jesus’ resurrection guarantees our personal victory over death (1 Cor. 15: )
There is no need to fear death! Jesus already won that victory!

3. The sting of death is not death! “The sting of death is sin” (15:56)
There would be no death without sin (Rom. 5:12)
Sin brought/brings about death (Gen. 2:17; Rom. 6:23)
Sin can gain control and “reign” in one’s life (Rom. 6:11-14)
Death’s “sting” is the eternal separation from God that follows!
BUT, Jesus’ death saves us from sin!
From the guilt of sin (Eph. 1:7; 1 John 2:1-2)
From the condemnation of sin (1 Thess. 1:10)
From the control of sin (Rom. 6:3-18)
AND, Jesus’ death keeps us saved from sin (1 Jn. 1:7)!
There is no need to be enslaved to sin! Jesus already won that victory!

4. The victory is only through Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:57)
Through Jesus, Christians are “more than conquerors” (Rom. 8:37)
Do you have the assurance of victory “in Christ”?
Believe Jesus is God’s Son – 1 John 5:1
Repent of sins and turn to God – Acts 3:19
Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32
Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27
God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38
God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
Serve the Lord faithfully until death – 1 Cor. 15:58