The Joy Book
By LLOYD T. ANDERSON would be in greater accord with God's will. Dying was certainly a plus because it would bring him more of the Lord. We should keep in mind that although death holds benefits for believers, it certainly does not hold any for the non- Christian. A Christian may experience much of hell on earth, although in Cod's grace it is always mingled with a taste of heaven when the Lord is honored. Beyond that, however, is bliss of heaven with its unbroken fellowship with the Lord forever. All that the unbeliever can know of any heaven is what he makes for himself here. After that he must face condemnation and eternal de struction forever. Subconsciously the non-believer knows this. Philosophers have pictured death in an abstract lan guage, attempting to lessen its ter ror thereby. Still, the fear of death lies deep in the mind of the Christ- rejector. How grateful the Christian Page 43
Nothing else and no one else can save you but the Lord Himself. Christians often tend to think of Christ and faith impersonally. It must also conclude communion with Him. Such needs to be always cultivated. I am afraid that the modern sci entist has lost Cod and the won ders of His world. People seem to have almost forgotten that He is a Person. Friendship can be encour aged just as with any person. Cor rect doctrine will always lead to fellowship and communion with Cod through Jesus Christ. This issues in the true riches of the Christian experience. How sad that so many Christians go through life without having real intimate knowl edge of the Saviour. Yes, Christian ity is Jesus Christ! Have you ever thought of the fact that there are great benefits in death for the believer (Philippians 1:21)? Paul knew that "to die is gain." He did not know which
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