Wednesday, December 5, 2007
The Family of Dorothy Kozinski,
As a neighbor I wish to express my condolences to your family.
I'm sure you feel as most grieving persons will tell you, when death takes your child, your husband, your wife, your parent, your friend, it is truly what the Christian writer Paul called it, "the last enemy." Often the first natural reaction to the dreadful news may be denial, "It can't be true! I don't believe it." 1 Corinthians 15:25, 26. This tragedy makes us wonder: Does death mean the end of that person? Is there any hope that we can see our loved ones again? There Is a Real Hope.
The Bible writer Paul offered hope of relief from that "last enemy," death. He wrote: "Death is to be brought to nothing." "The last enemy to be abolished is death." (1 Corinthians 15:26, The New English Bible) Why could Paul be so sure of that? Because he had been taught by one who had been raised from the dead, Jesus Christ. (Acts 9:3-19) That is also why Paul could write: "Since death is through a man [Adam], resurrection of the dead is also through a man [Jesus Christ]. For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive."1 Corinthians 15:21, 22. For some more comfort, I entreat you to read John chapter 11.. It speaks about when Jesus resurrected Lazarus. And just as easily as he raised Lazarus, he will bring all those asleep in death back to life. It says as John 5:28,29, "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment."
This truly will be a wonderful time. If you desire more information about the Bible's promises for our dead loved ones, as well as our own future, please visit your nearest Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Sincerely, Brigitte Alvarez.
