“To Me To Live Is Christ”

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). This is a very strong, personal testimony by the Apostle Paul. And when we study the life of the apostle we realize that every word of this statement is absolutely true. It is most amazing that for one who suffered so much as Paul did, yet he was resolutely committed to live the Christian life to its fullest extent. “Paul had suffered greatly (2 Cor. 11:24-28), so no one could blame him for wanting to go home to heaven and into the comforting arms of the Savior—his […]

To Me To Live Is Christ

The Apostle Paul said, “It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:20,21). “To me to live is Christ” has been  a very personal testimony for me for a long time. It became even more important when I attended a Christian seminar in New York many years ago.  Taking a stroll around the building, I saw “TO ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST” written in […]