What mindset did Paul have about death after knowing Christ was resurrected?
Paul faced death with the conviction that Christ’s resurrection guaranteed his own; since the crucified Christ was raised, taking his physical life could not end his spirit life. He believed resurrection power would sustain him through trials and tribulations, so death held no ultimate threat.
Les explains that after Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion, the eleven scattered like a flock of quail and were practically running for their lives. After His resurrection, their attitude totally changed because they understood nothing could touch their eternal part; if the Lord had been resurrected, they would be too. Paul was going through that same mindset. Because he knew the crucified Christ had been raised from the dead, others could take his life, but they could not end his spirit life. Les says this is what Paul constantly refers to—the resurrection power of Christ would keep him even through the trials and tribulations of his physical life.
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What mindset did Paul have about death and persecution?
Paul had the same mindset as the disciples: knowing the crucified Christ had been raised from the dead, he knew his enemies could take his life but could not end his spirit life.