The Art of Dying Well by Robert Bellarmine
Robert Bellarmine wrote a short book called “The Art of Dying Well” in 1619. It tries to help people prepare for their own death. Here is our study of the book.
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What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?
Many Christians equate monetary success with godliness. But the Lord Jesus asks: “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”
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God refers to Self as a Plurality
In the Book of Genesis, God refers to Self as a Plurality. This is surprising, given the Bible’s focus on the oneness of God. We find this also in The Qur’an.
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Praying in Front of other People
The Lord Jesus Christ forbids his followers from praying in front of people.
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At the base of the Altar
In sin offerings, some of the blood was smeared on the horns of the altar. The rest of the blood was poured at the base of the altar. Why the base of the altar?
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Choose this Day whom you will Serve
To choose the way of life means to learn from the Bible and act upon it. Blessings and wisdom will follow. As for you and your house, will you serve the LORD?
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Running toward the Prize
Our lives are not about remaining static. Rather, our lives are all about running toward the prize for which God has called us.
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Moses was very Humble
Moses was very humble—more than any person on earth. But in our day, very few Christian leaders are humble. Congregations destroy leaders who are humble.
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Seasoned with Salt
In ancient times, the spiritual offerings of God’s people were to be seasoned with salt. In our day, our conversations are to be seasoned with salt.
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The Rock Foundation
In the desert, a rock gave God’s people life-saving water. Later, the rock was a symbol for the LORD God. In the New Testament, the rock is the Lord Jesus.