Renewing Your Mind How Do I Prepare for Death? Spiritual Preparations
Aug 27, 2025
Guy Waters, the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, shares insightful spiritual preparations for death. He emphasizes the importance of attending worship services and embracing sacred rest as pivotal for readiness. Waters discusses how unity with Christ transforms one’s understanding of death, presenting it as a gain. He further explores the Holy Spirit's role in guiding believers through life's transitions, urging a focus on eternal life over earthly attachments.
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Prioritize Weekly Worship
- Commit to regular public worship and the means of grace to stay spiritually nourished.
- Sit under a faithful ministry of the Word to ground hope and prepare for death.
Live In Communion With Christ
- Live in union with Christ now by walking by faith and cultivating communion with him.
- Rely on the Spirit's indwelling as evidence that God will complete your transformation at the resurrection.
Cultivate Church Fellowship
- Enjoy and encourage fellowship within your church to support one another on the pilgrim journey.
- Meet together and provoke one another to love and good works as the day draws near.
