Death disarmed of its sting

A funeral sermon interprets Paul’s triumphant exclamation about death to argue that the real sting of death is sin enforced by the law, and that Christ’s atoning work disarms that sting by removing condemnation for believers. The preacher lays out how deliverance is perfect in its legal effect, progressively realized in sanctification, and finally consummated at bodily resurrection, while the believer’s spirit rests in glory. He emphasizes that the blessing belongs to those united to Christ by living faith, evidenced by obedient works, and applies these truths to comfort mourners and honor the life of the deceased.