For thousands of years, people have been fascinated and motivated by the idea of death and eternal life. Philosophers, theologians, and common people have all wondered about what happens after death, regardless of cultures or beliefs. Regarding this significant facet of human existence, the Bible acts as a foundational document for Christianity, offering direction, consolation, and hope. Many of the lyrics in its pages shed light on the nature of death and the hope of eternal life. These lyrics bring comfort to individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one, as well as an insight into the transformative power of faith and the certainty that there is life after death.
Bible Verse About Death And Eternal Life
1. Ecclesiastes 7:1
“A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.”
2. Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
3. Psalm 34:18
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
4. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
5. 1 John 2:25
“And this is what he promised us eternal life.”
6. Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
7. Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
8. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
9. John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'”
10. 2 Corinthians 5:8
“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
11. Philippians 1:21
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
12. 1 Thessalonians 4:14
“For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
13. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
14. 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
“When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: ‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.’ ‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?'”
15. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
16. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
17. 1 Corinthians 15:26
“The last enemy to be destroyed is death.”
18. John 5:24
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.”
19. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
20. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”
21. Revelation 21:21
“The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass.”
22. Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.”
23. Isaiah 25:8
“He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken.”
24. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
25. John 11:25
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'”
26. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
27. 1 John 5:11
“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
28. Psalm 116:8
“For you, LORD, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling,”
29. Psalm 48:14
“For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.”
30. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
31. 2 Corinthians 5:1
“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”
32. Romans 14:8
“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”
33. Ecclesiastes 12:7
“And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
34. Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.”
35. Revelation 14:13
“Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ‘Yes,’ says the Spirit, ‘they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.'”
36. 1 Corinthians 15:51
“Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—”
37. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
38. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
39. John 6:40
“For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.”
40. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.”
41. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
42. Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.”
43. Romans 8:18
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
44. 1 Thessalonians 4:13
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.”
45. Revelation 21:4
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
46. 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
“When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: ‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.’ ‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’”
47. Ecclesiastes 12:7
“And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
48. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
49. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
50. John 14:1-3
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
Conclusion
We are reminded of the deep promises and realities inherent in the Christian faith as we study the Bible passages concerning death and eternal life. These passages give hope for the future, consolation to people grieving the loss of loved ones, and assurance to believers confronting their own mortality. They address the main story of salvation and redemption, emphasizing the promise of eternal life in God’s presence and the transformational power of faith. Upon contemplating these passages, may we discover comfort, fortitude, and revitalized faith in our spiritual journey, relying on the assurance of everlasting life that beyond the confines of space and time.