Hebrews says the fear of death keeps people in bondage their whole lives. Jesus entered death and came out the other side.
What the Bible says
“Jesus said unto her, 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?”John 11:25–26 · KJV
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”Hebrews 2:14–15 · 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.”1 Corinthians 15:55–57 · KJV
3 steps
- Settle the real question: trust Jesus as your Savior today (the prayer is below).
- Read John 11 and 1 Corinthians 15 — the resurrection chapters.
- Tell someone you love about the hope you have.
Follow the daily Short
Questions
Why do people fear death?
Scripture connects it to sin and judgment. Hebrews 2:15 says many are “all their lifetime subject to bondage” through fear of death.
How did Jesus defeat death?
“Through death he might destroy him that had the power of death” (Hebrews 2:14) — and He rose again.
Can I be sure?
Jesus said “he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live” (John 11:25).