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Death Defined & Defeated

5 Scriptures KJV + AMPC

1 Corinthians 15:55–57 — O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?

KJV
"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
AMPC
"O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? Now sin is the sting of death, and sin exercises its power [upon the soul] through [the abuse of] the Law. But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making us conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Greek kentron (κέντρον)

What this says

Death carried a lethal barb — the Greek kentron — and that venom was sin backed by the law. At Calvary Jesus bore the penalty and extracted the sting. Death for the believer is a snake with no fangs.

Related: Healing Library Long Life & Prevention — "I shall not die, but live" →

2 Timothy 1:10 — Christ Abolished Death

KJV
"But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
AMPC
"Our Savior Christ Jesus, Who annulled death and made it of no effect and brought life and immortality (immunity from eternal death) to light through the Gospel."

Greek katargeō (καταργέω)

What this says

Katargeō means to render inoperative, powerless, void of authority. Jesus did not merely defeat death; He voided it.

Hebrews 2:14–15 — Set Free From Lifelong Bondage

AMPC
"...that through death He might bring to nought and make of no effect him who had the power of death—that is, the devil—and also that He might deliver and completely set free all those who through the [haunting] fear of death were held in bondage throughout the whole course of their lives."
What this says

Fear of death is the silent tormentor. Jesus took on flesh precisely to end that bondage — not soften it. End it.

Related: Healing Library The Brokenhearted — He Heals the Wounded Soul →

John 8:51 — Never See Death

KJV
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death."
AMPC
"I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone observes My teaching [lives in accordance with My message, keeps and obeys it], he will by no means ever see and experience death."

Greek theōreō (θεωρέω)

What this says

Theōreō means to gaze upon, to contemplate — to have as one's experience. The believer will never have death as an experience.

John 11:25–26 — I Am the Resurrection and the Life

KJV
"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?"
AMPC
"I am [Myself] the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in (adheres to, trusts in, and relies on) Me, although he may die, yet he shall live; And whoever continues to live and believes in (has faith in, cleaves to, and relies on) Me shall never [actually] die at all. Do you believe this?"
What this says

Jesus does not soften His words. He asks Martha (and you): Do you believe this? This is the crux question of the whole teaching.

Children of God Do Not Have to Die

Read the flagship teaching these anchor scriptures come from.

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✚ VERSE “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you.” — Jer. 29:11 ✚ WISDOM Victory is not the absence of struggle — it is the presence of God in the middle of it. ✚ VERSE “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid — the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Josh. 1:9 ✚ WISDOM Tsalach — God’s word for your thriving. You were born to flourish in every season. ✚ VERSE “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” — John 10:10 ✚ STORE Five Pillars of the Complete Trader — Biblical Stewardship meets Market Mastery. ✚ VERSE “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.” — John 3:16 ✚ WISDOM The Holy Spirit is not a doctrine to believe — He is a Person to know. Invite Him in today. ✚ MESSAGE Subscribe to the JC Ministries Newsletter — Kingdom insight, every week. ✚ VERSE “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you.” — Jer. 29:11 ✚ WISDOM Victory is not the absence of struggle — it is the presence of God in the middle of it. ✚ VERSE “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid — the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Josh. 1:9 ✚ WISDOM Tsalach — God’s word for your thriving. You were born to flourish in every season. ✚ VERSE “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” — John 10:10 ✚ STORE Five Pillars of the Complete Trader — Biblical Stewardship meets Market Mastery. ✚ VERSE “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.” — John 3:16 ✚ WISDOM The Holy Spirit is not a doctrine to believe — He is a Person to know. Invite Him in today. ✚ MESSAGE Subscribe to the JC Ministries Newsletter — Kingdom insight, every week.